First Grade Teacher - Seattle
13 hours ago
Job description
- Position Type:
- Elementary Teacher/Grade 1 - Date Posted:
2/3/2026 - Location:
Christ the King, Seattle
Christ the King Catholic School seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and joyful full-time First Grade Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026�2027 school year.
Christ the King Catholic School is an Early Childhood�8th grade Catholic school in North Seattle, with our Early Childhood Education program beginning at 30 months. Since 1939, CKS has been a welcoming, diverse, and faith-filled community committed to academic excellence, whole-child formation, and strong family partnership. Our students are known, supported, and challenged to grow in mind, heart, and faith.
First grade at CKS is a cornerstone year. It is where students become confident readers, writers, and mathematicians while deepening their independence, curiosity, and love of learning. We are seeking a teacher who recognizes the transformational nature of education and brings both professionalism and joy to the classroom each day.
Why Teach at Christ the King?
Faith-filled, supportive school community
Strong parent involvement and partnership
Collaborative, approachable leadership
Small-school environment where teachers are known and valued
Whole-child focus: academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth
Professional voice and opportunities for growth
Commitment to sustainable workload and healthy work-life balance
Engaged students and families who value Catholic education
Responsibilities
Promote and model Catholic identity in all aspects of school life
Create a joyful, structured, and engaging learning environment
Develop and deliver instruction aligned with Washington State standards and Archdiocese of Seattle curriculum guidelines
Use assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate to meet the needs of diverse learners
Build positive, proactive communication with families
Support students' social-emotional and spiritual development
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school community life
Integrate technology meaningfully into instruction
Maintain professionalism, organization, and positive conflict-resolution skills
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Washington State Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain)
Catechetical certification (or working toward certification)
Elementary teaching experience preferred, especially primary grades
Practicing Catholic preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Enthusiasm for working with young learners
Growth mindset and reflective practice
Salary
Depending on experience and qualifications, ranges from prorated annual full-time salary range of $62,000�$82,000. 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
Interested applicants should apply through the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Department and email a cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Principal Joanne Cecchini
Learn more about our community at:
Upon review of applications, selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an on-site interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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