Kindergarten Teacher, St. Patrick Tacoma

Saint Patrick Catholic School (SPCS) is a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to working with a talented and motivated student population and faculty. SPCS fosters, amongst its administrators, faculty members, staff, and students, a commitment to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the school's family and the broader community.Kindergarten TeacherThe Kindergarten Teacher at Saint Patrick Catholic School provides foundational instruction in core academic subjects and faith formation to students in Kindergarten. Grounded in the Catholic tradition, this teacher fosters a faith-filled, nurturing, and academically engaging classroom environment. The teacher supports students' spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional development in alignment with school-wide goals and the Washington State and Archdiocese of Seattle standards.Qualifications/CompetenciesClick here for the complete job description.Bachelor's degree in education or a related field, Master's preferred.Washington State teaching certification (required).Practicing Catholic (required).Experience working with young children in an educational setting.Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.RelationshipsReportingReports to the Principal and Vice Principal.WorkingWorks with grade-level partner, Division Chair, Diverse Learning Strategist, students, parents, faculty & staff, and the SPCS community.Start Date: August 26, 2026Salary Range: $60,452 - $104,163Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.Full-time position with benefits (see below).Those with direct Catholic education experience will be prioritized.BenefitsA 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, paid vacation and holidays, and SPCS employee tuition assistance.Inquiries/SubmittalPlease send a cover letter & resume to Kate Chambers, Principal, at kchambers@saintpats.org. Please also fill out the job application at the Archdiocese of Seattle job posting page.