7th/8th grade Math/Science teacher, St. Frances Cabrini, Tacoma - Seattle, United States - The Archdiocese of Seattle

Description

St. Frances Cabrini School in Tacoma (Lakewood) is seeking a 7th grade Math and Science teacher for the school year who is a practicing Catholic and is committed to Catholic education. Candidates must be knowledgeable of and experienced in working with middle school students. This position teaches 7th grade Religion, 7th and 8th grade Science, and 7th and 8th grade Math including Pre-algebra, Algebra I, and Geometry. Teachers are supported with specialists teaching weekly classes in Art, Music, PE, and Library. The candidate must know and provide quality lessons, including the learning standards and developmental stages of primary school children, as well as be adept in providing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. Must practice good communication skills with students, their parents, and other faculty and staff.

Compensation: $43,146 to $76,000 based on candidate's experiences and skills in relation to the job description and the mission of the school.
Any offering of 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 befefits 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, personal leave, and holidays.

Candidates must:

• Be a practicing Catholic
• Hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate or be working on these credentials
• Meet Archdiocesan Safe Environment Standards
• Have the ability to establish a calm, orderly classroom environment that values all students and their diversity as well as challenges students at whatever level of learning they are
• Support the school by assisting with marketing efforts such as Back to School night, Open House, parent meetings, auction, various parish activities and meetings as needed
• Be open to continuing his/her own professional learning and improving his/her teaching skills

Teacher job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the school staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the school's goals and objectives with specific focus on faith formation and ensuring learning for all students.
• Fulfill responsibilities associated with additional duties assigned by the principal at the beginning of the year.
• Maintain and complete attendance daily between 8:30 and 8:45 AM.
• Establish and maintain a classroom learning environment in which students can thrive, guided by Gospel values, high academic expectations for all students, and a belief that students can and will learn.
• Implement responsive instructional strategies including formative assessments, adjusting lesson plans to meet the needs of the students.
• Develop and publish monthly parent communication
• Attend and collaborate during weekly PLC meetings
• Respond to requests for parent communication within 24 hours (48 on the weekend)
• Grading completed assignments within two weeks of the assignments being completed and returning those assignments to students on a weekly (or more frequent) basis
• Proved academic data to show student progress.
• Publishing grades in the School-wide information system at least every two weeks.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the school handbook and faculty handbook.
• Arrive at school at least 30 minutes before school begins and staying at least 30 minutes after students are dismissed.
• Serve this school in the position and in the specific duties assigned by the principal.

How to Apply

• Please send a letter of interest and resume to principal Monica Davis at
• Interested candidates must also apply through the Office for Catholic Schools website. Please complete the Archdiocesan AppliTrack application form at:
• The application process closes when filled.