Second Grade Teacher 2025-2026, St. Louise Bellevue

Second Grade Job Posting
St. Louise Parish School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where students grow spiritually academically and socially. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Second Grade Teacher to join our vibrant faith-filled learning community. The ideal candidate will have experience successfully teaching primary and/or intermediate-grade students and values collaboration with colleagues.

Position: Grades 2 Teacher
Location: St. Louise Parish School
Start Date: August 25 2026

Position Summary
The Second Grade Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing faith-centered learning environment that supports the academic social emotional and spiritual development of young learners. The teacher builds on the foundation for literacy numeracy and positive school habits while fostering curiosity independence and a love of learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach core academic subjects and religion using engaging structured instruction aligned with second grade curriculum standards
• Support literacy development through reading comprehension and writing skills
• Reinforce foundational math concepts and problem-solving strategies
• Encourage students problem-solving critical thinking collaboration inquiry-based learning and study skills
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and differentiate to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress
• Maintain accurate and timely grading and documentation
• Monitor and support overall student behavior and classroom culture
• Maintain an organized structured and supportive classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues specialists instructional aids and administration
• Evaluates each students progress in academic and social skills and communicates progress to parents through report cards and parent conferences
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Adapts methods and materials to accommodate learning differences and plans for both long-term and short-term instructional goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field
• WA state teaching certificate
• Practicing Catholic
• Is proficient with Microsoft Office programs and integrates technology into lessons
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty administration families and parish community
• Strong verbal and written communication classroom management and organizational skills
• Commitment to supporting the academic social and spiritual development of students

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should complete the application in Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools - Frontline Recruitment and submit a cover letter and resume to:

Interim Principal Joellyn Jaster
133 ï½ 156th Ave SE
Bellevue WA 98007


Salary:
The range for this position is $50666-$80000. This position is full-time. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges market data applicants 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. Other benefits may include school-funded professional development opportunities.

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

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Statement
St. Louise Parish School is dedicated to providing pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students educational excellence in an atmosphere fostering Roman Catholic faith and values. We are committed to spiritual and personal growth academic excellence and service to others.

Philosophy
The primary purpose of St. Louise Parish School is to assist our families in the formation of their children as faith-filled people while providing a quality education. We value a diverse student body in terms of socio-economic background and ethnicity. We celebrate the whole child recognizing that each person has a unique role in building the Kingdom of God. We strive to form a community in which the presence of God is deeply experienced and to promote serving others as modeled by Jesus.