Junior High Math and Science Teacher at St Francis of Assisi School Burien, WA

Junior High Math and Science Teacher job at St Francis of Assisi School. Burien, WA.

Junior High Math & Science Fulltime Teaching Position St. Francis School. St. Francis of Assisi School is a mission of our Catholic Parish where families and educators work together to teach and develop the whole child. We are committed to learning and living the values of our Catholic faith and traditions, facilitating academic excellence, promoting respect and responsibility for self and our global community, and fostering effective communication.

A distinguished K-8 Catholic school with dual-classes located in beautiful Seahurst, WA, St Francis of Assisi School seeks an exceptional junior high math and science educator for our 7th grade mathematics and 7th-8th grade science programs.

We are committed to finding a dynamic teacher with deep subject matter expertise and proven success in engaging adolescent learners. The ideal candidate will bring both excellence and passion for mathematics and the sciences and contribute to our school's tradition of academic achievement in a faith-filled, close-knit community.

The junior high math and science teacher, reporting to the Principal, will join a collaborative team to foster a creative, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. We are looking for a highly organized, effective communicator, and team-oriented individual.

• Creating and developing lesson plans for teaching 7th grade mathematics and 7th & 8th grade science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology)
• Serve as 7th grade homeroom teacher and grade-level team member
• Measure student progress utilizing formative and summative assessments
• Differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs
• Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of junior high developmental characteristics
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver highly effective instructional practices aligned with best practices
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
• Attention to detail, highly organized, and strong classroom management skills

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate
• 3+ years experience teaching middle school or junior high aged students

• Ability to engage students in meaningful, authentic learning experiences
• Commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
• Experience integrating technology into classroom instruction
• Proficiency in differentiated instruction and data-driven decision-making
• Understanding and implementation of positive classroom management using PBIS systems
• Commitment to whole-child education
• A passion for promoting respect and responsibility within the school community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Enthusiasm for fostering positive student-teacher-family relationships

Range is $57,000 - $90,000. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

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, generous sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.

Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application with the Office for Catholic Schools on Applitrack and e-mail a resume and cover letter to Dorothy Farewell, Principal. The cover letter should include a brief introduction, how your skills and experience are a good fit for this role, and describe the reasons for wanting this position. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Position open until filled.