3rd Grade Teacher, St. se Seattle

Job Opening:
Elementary Teacher (3rd Grade)

• Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher / Grade 3
• Date Posted: 7/8/2026
• Location:
  
  St. Therese Catholic Academy, Seattle

St. Therese Catholic Academy (STCA) seeks a 3rd Grade teacher for the 26-27 school year. With the anticipation of job renewal upon mutual agreement, this is a self‑contained role as part of our primary team but will be responsible for all elementary level grade content. Specific assignments for additional time will be determined based on school needs and candidates' strengths.

STCA is a Preschool‑8th grade Catholic elementary school in the heart of the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, just 2 miles east of downtown. St. Therese is a welcoming, diverse, and faith‑filled community that has been igniting the faith, minds, and dreams of our students since 1927. The school currently serves 135 students ages 3‑14, 35% of whom receive free/reduced lunch. Our families commute from over 32 zip codes to be a part of our community, and over 60% of our families receive tuition assistance.

Our staff has about 35 team members and is expanding along with our enrollment.

The Elementary consists of K‑5 single grades, 7 teachers, and rotating assistants. Each homeroom teacher is responsible for teaching math, literacy, language arts & writing, science, social studies, and religion classes, at times sharing or exchanging with each other. Opportunities for collaboration, joint planning through the PLC process, and implementing creative new ideas exist and are welcome. Applicants should be mission‑driven, highly motivated, dedicated, and creative individuals who are interested in working with students and families from all backgrounds in a diverse, Catholic setting.

The ideal candidate will bring passion, energy, faith, and a strong work ethic and enjoy partnering with colleagues and parents. The candidate must also desire to help students of varying ability levels succeed. We expect all team members to lead by example.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education of similar field (Master's preferred)
• Understanding and genuine appreciation of children
• Desire to work in a racially and economically diverse, faith‑centered community
• Ability to utilize educational technology in the classroom
• Preferred active Catholic
• Current Washington (or out of state) teaching certificate (or the ability to obtain one) with a K‑5 (minimum) endorsement

Salary: $40,000 - $50,000. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

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.

For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

To apply, please contact the school administrators:
Principal Malcolm Nelson via e‑mail mnelson and Vice Principal Noelle Mathias nmathias. Please include a cover letter, resume, and 3 references if you plan on applying.

Follow‑up outreach via phone calls are welcome at .