Physical Education and Health Teacher, Kennedy Catholic HS, Burien

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH TEACHER

FULL-TIME | 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC

Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien,

Washington. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of

learners who encounter Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.

JOB SUMMARY

Kennedy Catholic is seeking a dynamic and self-directed educator to teach a full-time

combination of health and physical education classes within our physical education

department. Key responsibilities include instruction and curriculum development,

assessment, classroom management and parent communication; collaboration with

colleagues to ensure quality and consistency of overall program; willing participation in the

co-curricular and ministerial life of the school; mentorship for student engagement; and

fulfillment of all additional supervision duties expected of full-time teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in the specific content area (ex. PE, Kinesiology, Health Sciences,

Exercise Science)

• WA State Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one

• Master's degree preferred

• Familiarity with educational technology

• Recent classroom experience, preferably in a high school setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the skills and abilities to:

• Teach a range of physical education and health courses across Grades 9-12, but

primarily Intro. To Health to Grade 9

• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness

• Create and implement authentic assessments (formative and summative)

appropriate to the health and physical education courses assigned

• Use technology as a tool in the classroom

• Work with a wide variety of high school students in a multicultural setting

• Develop positive interpersonal relationships

• Exhibit good organization and management skills

• Meet individual student needs in the development of department goals and

restructuring of the curriculum

• Collaborate with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning

communities with colleagues including team teaching and professional learning

communities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges,

market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and

certifications. Salary is dependent upon experience, certification, and education

according to Kennedy Catholic's faculty compensation schedule. For the 2026-2027

school year, a teacher's salary ranged between $59,320 and $112,590.

• A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including two medical plan options,

dental, vision, life, and accidental death and disability, long-term disability, pension,

403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

• In-building child/dependent tuition support

• Opportunities to participate/assist with a wide array of co-curricular programs,

including athletics, arts, campus ministry, and other clubs and activities for

additional modest stipends

• For teachers in the first five years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply

for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

TO APPLY

• Visit the Office of Catholic Schools website at:

https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1 

An application must be completed on this site prior to hire.

• Email cover letter and resume to apply@kennedyhs.org

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled