8th grade Homeroom/MS Language Arts, St. Bernadette Seattle

St. Bernadette Parish School seeks an 8th grade homeroom and middle school literature and language arts teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

St. Bernadette Parish School, located in Burien, serves 190 students in grades Preschool � 8th grade. Our diverse school community is characterized by dedicated teachers, extraordinarily supportive parents, and enthusiastic students. The school provides an excellent education in a spiritual setting with a strong sense of Catholic identity

The ideal candidate is mission-driven, committed to Catholic education, familiar with the developmental needs of middle school students, and is a team player,

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for language arts and literature classes.
• Assess and monitor student progress through assignments, assessments, and reports.
• Foster a positive and engaging classroom and middle school environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration to support student success.
• Incorporate technology and resources to enhance the learning experience.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance and attendance.
• Manage classroom behavior and enforce school policies.
• With the Administrative Team, organize graduation and ancillary end-of-year activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or a related field.
• Valid teaching certification or license for middle school education.
• Previous teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level.
• Strong understanding of middle school English curriculum and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills

• Lesson planning
• Classroom management
• Differentiated instruction
• Communication skills

Salary range: $49,145- $74, 820 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 five years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.