English Teacher- Position

Position: English Teacher- One Year Position
Seattle Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school with an enrollment of about 790 students in grades 9-12. We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community. Our mission is to form discerning, transformational leaders who are intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.

The Prep community is connected by a common mission. Our strength is in our 132-year history, 13 decades of graduates, and 1 purpose to educate young men and women in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition to go forth and set the world on fire. On our 5-acre property, tucked away on the North-end of Capitol Hill, Seattle Preparatory School strives to not only provide our students with a transformative education, but also do the necessary work to form compassionate, resilient, and service-driven men and women for others.

As a Catholic, Jesuit institution we embody the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in our community. Established in 1891, our goal is to continue our mission for generations to come.

Purpose:

Jesuit education, also known as Ignatian education, is an approach to education inspired by the teachings and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order. Jesuit education is known for its emphasis on intellectual rigor, moral and ethical development, and the holistic formation of individuals. Jesuit education is not limited to Catholic students, and our own and many more Jesuit institutions welcome students of various religious backgrounds.

The principles of Jesuit education have been influential in the development of a well-rounded, values-based approach to education that extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community.

Seattle Prep seeks a full-time English and Collegio instructor, beginning August 2026. This is a one-year only position and ends in June, 2027.The Collegio Program at Prep:

Collegio is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course and a required part of Prep’s freshman, sophomore, and junior curriculum. The Collegio program rests on the premise that intensive, interdisciplinary study of the humanities will enrich students’ lives and help prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. In Collegio, students gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the world by studying history and literature concurrently.

As they become familiar with the values and traditions of Jesuit education, they see the roles that people of faith have played in a variety of cultures. The course strengthens academic and personal skills by focusing on reading, writing, critical thinking, and public speaking. In the Jesuit tradition, all levels of Collegio focus on the student’s formation as a leader who is intellectually competent, spiritually alive, open to growth, loving, and committed to justice.

Essential Functions:

Teach English in the Collegio program. Responsible for curriculum development, assessment, classroom management, family communication

Collaborate with department teachers to ensure consistency and interdisciplinary goals of the Collegio Program Engage fully in the life of the school: this includes supervision of students, participation in meetings, retreats, professional development, and all school masses and assemblies

Fulfill additional supervision duties of full-time teachers (e.g. study hall)

Minimum qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field of study, and a minimum of two years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the jobAll candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Prep’s mission and values, especially as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Supportive of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit high school and formation of the whole person

Expertise with a variety of teaching methodologies and ability to teach various courses and grade levels

Demonstrated experience collaborating with…