2024-2025 Middle School Math Teacher – St. Alphonsus, Seattle

POSITION DESCRIPTION
St. Alphonsus is seeking a versatile middle school (grades 5-8) math teacher for the 24-25 school year whose love of teaching is matched by a love of forming young minds and hearts in the Catholic faith. Our teachers are passionate and faith-filled educators, committed to developing the whole child.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should complete the application in Frontline AND submit the following to Principal Nick Padrnos, npadrnos@stalseattle.org.

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you are passionate about teaching in a Catholic school
• List at least 2 professional references

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Successful middle or high school teaching experience preferred

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Possess a passion for mathematics and inspiring wonder and excellence in middle school students.
• Possess comfort teaching math levels ranging from 5th and 6th grade math, pre-algebra, algebra, and/or geometry.
• Make connections to faith, culture, and the student experience.
• Establish firm, fair, and consistent expectations and routines.
• Promote a community of warmth, accountability, and virtue-building.
• Effectively communicates with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
• Be open to feedback and continued professional and spiritual development.
• Be an engaged and positive team player.
• Engage with the community beyond the classroom (parish involvement, coaching, club moderator, etc.).
• Possess a fervent desire to work in Catholic education as a ministry of the Catholic Church

SALARY
The range for this position is $59,381-$101,191. Determination of salary is based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications.

INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
Candidates in their first five years of teachers may qualify to live in subsidized teacher housing on campus. This renovated convent creates a supportive environment for young professionals to grow in teaching, spirituality, and community. Learn more here.

BENEFITS
A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Other benefits may include school-funded professional development opportunities and in-building child tuition support. Ask the Principal about potential housing opportunities.

WEBSITE
Visit www.stalseattle.org/school to learn more.

ST. ALPHONSUS CURRICULUM DIFFERENCE

• CATHOLIC: The word “catholic” literally means universal or whole. Christ is the center and fulcrum of our mission, and we believe our education forms the whole child, regardless of religion, culture, or background. A Catholic worldview permeates the entire curriculum, with a vision to develop virtuous citizens of this world and the world to come.
• CONTENT-RICH: In order to be creative and think critically, one must have a foundation of knowledge to build on year after year. Shared knowledge creates literate readers, writers, and speakers capable of effective participation and mutual understanding in wider society. Rich content awakens curiosity and joy of learning.
• COHERENT: Learning is sequential and designed for cross-curricular connections. A coherent curriculum avoids unnecessary repetition and fragmentation, allowing students to deepen their knowledge grade by grade. Teachers, for instance, can connect a student’s prior learning in elementary historical studies to literature and visual arts in middle school.

OUR MISSION
St. Alphonsus Parish School is dedicated to the formation of the whole child through academic excellence in a welcoming, faith-filled community based on Catholic traditions and values. Founded in 1907, our school currently serves 190 students in Preschool through 8th grade.

OUR VISION
We aspire to teach as Jesus taught, encouraging each student to reach their God-given potential as grace-filled servant leaders.

SCHOOL INFORMATION
St. Alphonsus Parish School
5816 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,387.00 - $98,049.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Private school
• Religious school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please explain what inspires you to teach in a Catholic school.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• middle school teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person