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 Teacher:
The 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.

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Qualifications/Competencies:

• 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.

Relationships
Reporting

• Reports to the Principal and Vice Principal.

Working

• Works with grade-level partner, Division Chair, Diverse Learning Strategist, students, parents, faculty & staff, and the SPCS community.

Start Date: August 26, 2026

Salary Range: $60,452 - $104,163

Any 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.
 

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, generous sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and SPCS employee tuition assistance. 

Inquiries/Submittal:
Please send a cover letter & resume to Kate Chambers, Principal, at [email protected]. Please also fill out the job application at the Archdiocese of Seattle job posting page.