What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Faculty position at HOLY NAMES ACADEMY?
Holy Names Academy seeks a dynamic and engaging full-time Spanish teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The successful candidate will be able to teach multiple levels of high school Spanish, helping students develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening while fostering an appreciation for the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking communities. The ideal candidate inspires confidence in students, creates an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and collaborates with colleagues to support the academic, social, and personal growth of young women.
Benefits
- Salary range is $69,735 - $127,515, based on education and years of experience.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement program; flexible spending accounts; employee-led wellness programs;
- Summer sabbatical program;
- Variety of school-funded professional development opportunities, including travel;
- Use of school fitness center;
- Free, indoor parking;
- Stable, inclusive, welcoming corps of colleagues;
- Motivated, high-achieving students from diverse ethnic, economic, religious, and geographic backgrounds.
Mission
Holy Names Academy inspires young women of diverse beliefs and backgrounds to excel in life with confidence and courage, to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, serve with compassion, and lead with integrity.
About Holy Names Academy
Holy Names Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1880 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school offers excellent academic, arts, athletic, spiritual, and leadership programs that promote the development of the whole person in an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and community.
The school was named one of “Washington’s Best Workplaces” by the Puget Sound Business Journal and the 1st-place winner among nonprofit companies in “Washington’s 100 Best Companies To Work For” by Seattle Business magazine.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, or a related field
- Fluency in Spanish and strong knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures
- Ability to create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Desired Qualities
- Masters degree preferred
- Experience teaching Spanish at the secondary level
Salary : $69,735 - $127,515