Middle School Religious Studies Teacher, 2025-26, Eastside Catholic, Sammamish
Apply NowCompany: Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools
Location: Sammamish, WA 98074
Description:
Position Type:
- Secondary Teacher/Religion
Date Posted:
3/28/2025
Location:
Eastside Catholic MS, SammamishWHO WE ARE
Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.
Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
Eastside Catholic is seeking a Middle School Religious Studies Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who is eager to be a part of a vibrant, faith-based educational community. The candidate will have enthusiasm for teaching middle school students, the Catholic faith and other religious traditions, with excellent communication and collaborative skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Specific Responsibilities
Benefits:
We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) matching
Free parking
Lunch on most school days
For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and references through our online application form: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3154650/Eastside-Catholic-School/Middle-School-Religious-Studies-Teacher
- Secondary Teacher/Religion
Date Posted:
3/28/2025
Location:
Eastside Catholic MS, SammamishWHO WE ARE
Eastside Catholic School is a dynamic educational community rooted in Catholic tradition, where students in grades six through twelve integrate intellectual growth with faith-based learning. We foster academic excellence, nurture meaningful relationships, and inspire students to become leaders committed to service.
Founded by parents in 1980, Eastside Catholic is governed by an elected board of trustees. As the only seven-year, coeducational Catholic school on the Eastside, we offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
Eastside Catholic is seeking a Middle School Religious Studies Teacher for the 2025-26 school year.
The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who is eager to be a part of a vibrant, faith-based educational community. The candidate will have enthusiasm for teaching middle school students, the Catholic faith and other religious traditions, with excellent communication and collaborative skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
Specific Responsibilities
- Implement Archdiocese of Seattle middle school theology standards for grades 6-8
- Serve as mentor teacher for a small group of middle school students
- Create and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster spiritual growth and moral development
- Practicing Catholic committed to working with middle school students in a progressive, faith-based school rooted in the Catholic tradition and social justice
- Passion for teaching middle school students and a deep understanding of their developmental needs and subject material
- Experience with differentiated instruction to support a variety of learning styles and abilities
- Proficient in the use of educational technology in the classroom
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on positive relationship-building with students and their families
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
- A commitment to practices that promote equity, inclusion and belonging
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred with completed coursework in religious studies or theology
- Experience in a classroom instructional setting preferred
Benefits:
We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance
401(k) matching
Free parking
Lunch on most school days
For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and references through our online application form: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3154650/Eastside-Catholic-School/Middle-School-Religious-Studies-Teacher