Kindergarten Teacher

Diocese of Yakima

Yakima, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40,570.89–$74,045.25 Per Year
SKILLS
Kindergarten, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Philosophy, Retirement Plan, Social Sciences, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Yakima, WA
POSTED
Today
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School - Yakima, WA
Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten Teacher - Full-Time

Location: St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School in Yakima, WA

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten Teacher - Full-Time

Location: St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School in Yakima, WA

Salary: $40,570.89-$74,045.25 (dependent on years of experience and education)

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits: a medical plan, dental, vision, basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our diocesan 403(b) plan. Employees will receive 1 day of sick leave every month for a total of 10 and 3 personal days, as well as paid holidays. Additional voluntary benefits are available for enrollment: voluntary life, accidental
death and disability, and long-term care.

403(b) Eligibility: Employees are eligible to participate in this employer paid tax favored
retirement plan if they are age 21, and have worked for the Diocese of Yakima for 12
consecutive months, and worked 1000 hours in each 12-month period.

Job Overview: St. Joseph Marquette Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Kindergarten Teacher to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
  • Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that meet curriculum guidelines and standards in religion, literature, language arts, math, science, and social studies
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Integrate Catholic values and teachings into the curriculum and daily classroom activities
  • Develop in each student the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the ability to think critically
  • Assess and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback and support to students and parents
  • Collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents to support student development and school initiatives

A successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree and a valid Washington State teaching certificate in relevant curricular areas. Practicing Catholic preferred. This position is for a one-year contract due to a teacher requesting maternity leave.

The position is posted until filled. For a complete job description and to apply, visit:

The position is posted until filled. For a complete job description and to apply, visit:

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