EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - ST. MARY SCHOOL
Part-time Religion Instructor for 2026-2027 School Year
St. Mary School is a parish supported Catholic school educating the next generation of innovative thinkers and ethical leaders in Grays Harbor and beyond. St. Mary School offers a rigorous education that celebrates diversity, individuality, and academic excellence. Sound ethical and moral values are taught by passionate teachers who lead by example, demonstrating what it means to be a St. Mary student.
St. Mary School, located in Aberdeen, WA, has an opening for a part-time Religion Instructor. This position seeks candidates with experience working with a wide age range of students in a classroom setting involving Catholic Religion instruction.
The position begins with the opening of the 2026-2027 school year.
Responsibilities:
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Works collaboratively with the school’s Lead Religion teacher
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Assists with instructing students in the Catholic faith utilizing the approved Religion curriculum
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Adapts curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and accommodates a variety of instructional needs.
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Evaluates each student’s faith knowledge growth, performance, and understanding in relationship to the level being taught; communicates with homeroom teacher individual student progress.
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Follows Policies and Procedures as set forth by school administration and the Archdiocese of Seattle.
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Provides a clean, safe, faith-filled and nurturing classroom environment.
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Participates in staff meetings as needed
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Maintains appropriate records for students
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Establishes and maintains standards for acceptable student behavior using
appropriate classroom management techniques
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Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with
others
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All other duties as assigned
Schedule: To be determined and mutually agreed upon between employee and administration.
Qualifications:
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Practicing Catholic (Required)
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Demonstrated knowledge of Religion instruction practices/curriculum and Catholic Social Teachings and the ability to implement
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Extended experience working with and instructing elementary aged children
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Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with students, parents, and
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Evidence of excellent oral and written skills.
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent; Associates and/or Bachelor Degree, a plus
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Ability to complete the Seattle Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Training
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Clear a Washington State Background Check
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
