Kindergarten Teacher, Pope St. John XXIII STEM, Tacoma

Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools•Tacoma, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This PK-8 school in Tacoma is described as growing, academically rigorous, and a loving environment that inspires students to grow in faith guided by Gospel values and Catholic Church teachings. As instructional leaders, the staff facilitates the development of skills necessary for success in the 21st century.

Requirements

Minimum - Bachelor's Degree
Teacher Certification - Individuals who are in progress toward a Master's in Education/Teaching or Teacher Certification classes are welcome to apply.
Embrace STEM education, 21st Century skills, integrated curriculum goals, and project based learning.
Alignment of professional duties and responsibilities to the belief that every student can learn the skills and dispositions necessary to have an opportunity to attend college.
Maintain professional communication both verbally and in writing.
Comfortable use of the internet and digital tools.
Enjoy learning new things.
Listen to others, act with patience, and seek excellence in all that we do.
Serve as a positive and contributing community member.
Pass background check and complete VIRTUS

Nice To Haves

As a Catholic school, Gospel values such as prayer and a belief in a loving God are essential to how our school operates. It is not a requirement for this position to be Catholic, however, in order for our school to thrive, everyone needs to have an understanding of and a willingness to embody all that it means to be part of a Catholic community.
Experience working or participating in Catholic education.
Inspire a spirit of welcome and service with everyone who encounters the school.
Ensure respectful and appropriate communication of school policies with all community members.
Bilingual - Spanish or Vietnamese are the languages that would be most responsive to our community.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the school staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the school's goals and objectives, with a specific focus on faith formation and ensuring learning for all students.
Fulfill responsibilities associated with Additional Responsibilities assigned by the Principal at the beginning of each school year.
Participate in regional and Archdiocesan Catholic school initiatives.
Implementation of Project Lead the Way curriculum, Stanford SCALE curriculum, and other STEM initiatives.
Maintain and complete student attendance daily between 8 am and 8:30 am.
Establish and maintain a classroom learning environment in which students thrive, guided by Gospel values, high academic expectations for all students, and a belief that all students can and will learn.
Implement responsive instructional strategies, including ongoing formative assessment, culturally responsive pedagogy, and adjusting lesson plans and instruction in order to meet the needs of the students.
Align classroom curriculum and instruction to school-wide systems, initiatives, and goals.
Ensure confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Develop and publish weekly parent communication.
Attend weekly PLC meetings which are based on strengthening student learning and a school-wide approach to meeting the needs of every student.
Respond to requests for parent communication within 48 hours.
Implement research based instructional strategies in order to ensure learning for all students.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technology as it pertains to enhancing student learning and communication among the school staff and families.
Participate in professional development opportunities that bolster both individual goals and school-wide goals.
Attendance at Back to School Night, the Advent Program, two Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Graduation, and other meetings required by the Principal.
Arrive at school 30 minutes before the school day begins and remain at least 30 minutes following the regular school day according to school policy.
Maintain and update student records including but not limited to: attendance records, gradebooks, lesson plans, report cards, cumulative records, and more.
Participation in all aspects of liturgical celebrations during the school day.
Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Submission of lesson plans to the Principal, when requested.
Grading completed assignments within two weeks of the assignments being completed and returning those assignments to students on a weekly basis.
Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Family Handbook, Employee Policy Manual, and the Archdiocese of Seattle: Office for Catholic Schools Policy Manual.
Serve this school in the position and in the specific duties assigned by the Principal.
Established policies, rules and regulations expressed by the school and the Principal shall be part of the professional procedure together with the applicable rules and regulations of the Washington State Department of Education, the Archdiocese of Seattle, applicable Canon Law and the local School Commission.

Benefits

two medical plan options
dental
vision
life
accidental death and disability
long term disability
pension
403(b)
HSA
FSA
generous sick leave
vacation
holidays
opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability (for teachers in the first 5 years of their careers)