First Grade Teacher

Christ the King Catholic School seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and joyful full-time First Grade Teacher to join our faculty for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

Christ the King Catholic School is an Early Childhood – 8th grade Catholic school in North Seattle, with our Early Childhood Education program beginning at 30 months. Since 1939, CKS has been a welcoming, diverse, and faith-filled community committed to academic excellence, whole-child formation, and strong family partnership. Our students are known, supported, and challenged to grow in mind, heart, and faith.

First grade at CKS is a cornerstone year. It is where students become confident readers, writers, and mathematicians while deepening their independence, curiosity, and love of learning. We are seeking a teacher who recognizes the transformational nature of education and brings both professionalism and joy to the classroom each day.

Why Teach at Christ the King?

• Faith-filled, supportive school community
• Strong parent involvement and partnership
• Collaborative, approachable leadership
• Small-school environment where teachers are known and valued
• Whole-child focus: academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth
• Professional voice and opportunities for growth
• Commitment to sustainable workload and healthy work-life balance
• Engaged students and families who value Catholic education

Responsibilities

• Promote and model Catholic identity in all aspects of school life
• Create a joyful, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Develop and deliver instruction aligned with Washington State standards and Archdiocese of Seattle curriculum guidelines
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Build positive, proactive communication with families
• Support students’ social-emotional and spiritual development
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school community life
• Integrate technology meaningfully into instruction
• Maintain professionalism, organization, and positive conflict-resolution skills
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Washington State Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Catechetical certification (or working toward certification)
• Elementary teaching experience preferred, especially primary grades
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Enthusiasm for working with young learners
• Growth mindset and reflective practice

Salary

Depending on experience and qualifications, ranges from prorated annual full-time salary range of $62,000 – $82,000. 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

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. For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.