Social Studies Teacher

## Description

**SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER**

FULL-TIME | 2026-2027

**ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC**

Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien, Washington. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.

**JOB SUMMARY**

To teach a combination of social studies classes offered in Grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year, which may include dual credit classes through Seattle University’s Matteo Ricci Program.

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**

• Salary is dependent upon experience, certification, and education according to Kennedy Catholic’s faculty compensation schedule. For the 2024-2025 school year, a teacher’s salary ranges between $59,320and $112,590.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance through the Archdiocese of Seattle
• Participation in the Archdiocesan defined contribution program and voluntary

403b program

• In-building child/dependent tuition support
• Opportunities to participate/assist with a wide array of co-curricular programs, including athletics, arts, campus ministry, and other clubs and activities for additional modest stipends

**TO APPLY**

• Visit the Office of Catholic Schools website at: <https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1>
• Email cover letter and resume to [[email hidden]](mailto:[email hidden])
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS**

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in history or an adjacent field
• Master’s degree in the specific content area or a related field
• Washington State Teaching Credential (or ability to obtain one)
• Familiarity with educational technology
• Recent classroom experience, preferably in a high school setting

The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to

• Work with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and learning abilities
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Effectively utilize educational technology to enhance the learning of students
• Use data to inform instructional practices
• Work collaboratively within the department on curriculum and assessments
• Be flexible and resourceful
• Be organized and an effective communicator with all members of the school community

*Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.*

*Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.*