Middle School Math Teacher 2026-27 - St. Alphonsus, Seattle
About The Position
St. Alphonsus School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for mathematics education and a commitment to forming young minds and hearts in the Catholic faith. Our teachers foster academic excellence and character development, guiding students spiritually, intellectually, and socially. In addition to teaching middle school math, the ideal candidate would be willing and able to teach a middle school religion class (must be Catholic). This position also includes serving as a homeroom teacher for a middle school cohort. St. Alphonsus is the only Catholic school in Seattle offering a single-sex educational experience in middle school. Beginning in 7th grade, all academic classes are structured into separate boys' and girls' cohorts, while in 5th and 6th grades, only homeroom and religion classes follow this model.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or a related field (required)
Nice To Haves
- Practicing Catholic (preferred)
- Experience teaching middle school math (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate expertise in teaching mathematics across grades 5-8 , including pre-algebra, algebra, and/or geometry
- Design and implement engaging, rigorous lessons that develop students' mathematical reasoning
- Make meaningful connections between math and real-world applications
- Integrate a Catholic worldview into math instruction
- Foster a classroom culture of respect, accountability, and virtue
- Utilize effective instructional strategies to support diverse learning styles
- Implement varied assessment techniques to monitor student growth
- Communicate effectively and maintain positive partnerships with parents
- Exhibit excellent organizational and classroom management skills
- Be a collaborative and supportive team member
- Show enthusiasm for working with middle school students and their unique developmental needs
- Engage in the school community beyond the classroom (e.g., parish activities, coaching, club moderation)
- Embrace Catholic education as a mission-driven ministry
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.
- Other benefits may include school-funded professional development opportunities and in-building child tuition support.
- Candidates in their first five years of teaching may qualify to live in subsidized teacher housing on campus.
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Job Type
Full-time
