Frontline Applicant Tracking - Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools

Openings as of 4/28/2025

Science Teacher (6-8th Gr) Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

JobID: 10242

Position Type:
  - Middle School Teacher/Sciences


Date Posted:
  3/28/2025


Location:
  Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle


  
 
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School in West Seattle seeks a highly qualified Middle School Science Specialist, starting in August 2025. Our school serves Preschool thru 8th grade students in an inclusive Catholic school environment. We are committed to our mission: "OLG fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership. We face this as a sacramental community united and empowered by the Holy Spirit".
 
The successful candidate will teach science to the school's 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and will have a passion for outdoor education, ecology and sustainability. They will have strong classroom management, and commitment to professional growth. They will additionally serve as the homeroom teacher for one middle school class, and will be able to collaborate with a strong middle school team of teachers. 

The successful candidate will have the skill and enthusiasm to step into a strong science program and take it to the next level. Candidates should hold Washington state teaching credentials or the equivalent from another state. OLG School seeks highly qualified applicants with a degree in the sciences or a science endorsement; teaching experience preferred. A preference will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics. 
 
Qualifications include:
 
• Classroom management experience

• Strong organizational and communication skills 

• Skill in fostering curiosity, critical thinking and problem solving

• Depth of knowledge in content area; strong familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards

• Hands-on, inquiry based approach

• Genuine interest in and ability to connect with middle school students

• Commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners

• Ability to connect faith and Catholic Social Teaching with current issues in science and in middle school. 

• Mission-aligned and a desire to work in an authentic Catholic community.

• Experience in using technology as a tool for teaching, learning, and communication

• Facility in incorporating the Common Core ELA Standards for Science and Technical Subjects in content area reading, research, and written projects

• Ability to collaborate in a team situation
 
This position includes partnering between 6th and 1st grade to raise and release salmon in a local creek; organizing a multi-day environmental education experience at Camp Hamilton; facilitating a year long ecological service project; coordinating the middle school science fair and other outdoor science learning opportunities. This position also involves a commitment to service learning while coordinating with fellow teachers on school and class projects. We know we work better together! At OLG we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our students and staff.
 
Salary and Benefits:
 
• Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Base Salary range: $56,000 - $85,207 

• 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 include a comprehensive package of 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.
   
 
Qualified candidates should complete the application here on Applitrack, and also send a resume and cover letter to Lauren Hobbs, Principal, and should have at least 3 references. Professional letters of recommendation that speak to the candidate’s strengths and areas for professional growth as an educator, are preferred. Upon review of the application, candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.





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