Employment

At the heart of every great school lies a great team

Eastside Catholic is the only coeducational Catholic and independent school in the region that serves grades 6-12 and we are proud of our 40-year history and outstanding faculty and staff. At EC, we strive to be an inclusive community where people think critically, live virtuously and compassionately and act responsibly. To provide exceptional quality in all aspects of our school, we utilize the expertise of an incredible team of more than 130 employees.

At EC, you will join a community of committed educators and staff members devoted to serving our students, our community and each other. Each day, in our classrooms and offices, in the cafeteria and on the athletic fields, in our meeting rooms and the community, we seek to model the same touchstones that we instill in students — academic excellence, servant leadership and in a caring community.

Open Positions

We are currently accepting applications for the positions listed below. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and references with the application. Use the links below to get started.

Faculty

Staff

No openings at this time

Coaching positions

No openings at this time

If you are interested in a position that is not currently listed, please feel free to submit your resume and a letter of interest to employment@eastsidecatholic.org.

A Rich and Diverse School Community

A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness beats at the heart of our school mission. EC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic disposition, gender identity or military status.

These unique qualities include but are not limited to age, ethnicity, family makeup, gender identity and expression, learning ability, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Creating a diverse and accepting community also means educating ourselves and each other, addressing biases in our community and critically analyzing our curriculum and course materials.

We support our diverse faculty and staff with a Teacher Induction Program, affinity groups, professional development opportunities, and collaborative committees.

World-Class Faculty and Staff

Our faculty and staff are knowledgeable and passionate about their disciplines and equally passionate about engaging students in learning both inside and outside the classroom. Our teachers work with bright and enthusiastic students, in an outstanding facility, share a commitment to best-practice pedagogy and have the opportunity to apply the most current research in effective teaching and learning — all while collaborating closely across grade levels and disciplines. Nearly half of the school’s current faculty have spent more than a decade teaching here, which demonstrates how much people love being a part of our Eastside Catholic community.

I feel so fortunate to have a job where I love going to work every day. Experiencing student learning and excitement for your own passions is exhilarating!
Danielle Maletta, Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you describe EC's student body?

The student body is a remarkably talented and diverse group! Reflecting our strong desire to create an intentional student body that accurately reflects our larger community, EC students come to us from many neighborhoods around the greater Puget Sound area. They represent over 60 different ZIP codes and more than 40% of our students identify themselves as students of color.

What's it like in Sammamish and the greater Puget Sound Area?

Sammamish and our neighboring communities offer access to a wealth of outdoor activities on their doorstep.

Located in the greater Puget Sound area, Sammamish is only 15 miles from Seattle's vibrant downtown setting, complete with outstanding museums and restaurants, abundant parks and recreation areas, a world-class zoo and botanical garden, musical venues to suit every taste and some of the finest sports teams in the entire country!

In Sammamish, 14 parks and preserves offer a range of activities — from hiking to cricket to ziplining to skateboarding. Sammamish also claims a lively cultural community, with a weekly Farmer's Market, seasonal holiday celebrations and a weekly summer concert series featuring an array of performers.

The Puget Sound area also boasts some of the finest hospitals and research centers, numerous independent and higher education institutions including University of Washington, Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University and a thriving and highly educated professional class.

What benefits plan does EC offer to employees?

EC offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

A generous Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and immediate vesting
Employer paid medical, dental vision, long-term disability and life insurance with optional benefits for purchase
Flexible spending accounts
Free parking
Lunch service on most school days
Staff employees are afforded vacation, sick leave and most school holidays

What opportunities do teachers have to engage with students outside of the classroom?

At EC, we recognize that teachable moments lie around every corner. At all levels, faculty use opportunities to interact with students in a variety of settings. In middle school and high school, faculty serve as mentors, attend grade-level retreats, supervise student clubs, oversee activities and have the option to coach athletics. During these informal opportunities, faculty provide additional guidance and mentoring for our students, and create a sense of safety and security.

What is a Mentor?

Each faculty member is responsible for around 15 advisees. Through this important mentor role, many of the most meaningful adult-student relationships are forged.

A high school mentor group stays together for four years with the same teacher, allowing for some natural bonds to be created over time. Mentor groups sit together at liturgies and some assemblies. For our middle school students, mentor groups change each year and are led by teachers who teach at that grade level. Each mentor period includes a wide range of activities, including Middle School Olympics, lessons on social media usage or academic support.

Does EC have a new faculty orientation program?

EC offers a two-day New Teacher Orientation and a year-long Teacher Induction Program.

New hires are welcomed onto campus a few days early for New Teacher Orientation in August. During this time, new teachers have opportunities to meet one another and key stakeholders as they build community, learn about the school's mission, culture and pedagogy, and obtain necessary information for the first days/weeks of school.

We provide ongoing support through a two-pronged program: a collaborative cohort model and personalized mentorship.

New teachers meet monthly as a cohort with an expert teacher. These sessions are collaborative opportunities for new faculty to engage with content, apply it to their practice, and learn from one another. Sessions are tailored to address immediate teacher needs while also prioritizing professional growth.

The program offers new-to-teaching and new-to-EC teachers opportunities to share their expertise and learn from each other. New teachers are paired with an EC veteran teacher to provide customized 1:1 support on all aspects of EC's unique culture and community, in addition to providing a listening ear for concerns and questions.

This comprehensive, ever-evolving program is designed to welcome, onboard and retain our most important asset, our teachers, in recognition that our educators' success directly correlates with our students' success.

What is the school's commitment to professional development?

Along with small class sizes and outstanding facilities, our teachers enjoy unparalleled access to professional development and present regularly at workshops and conferences around the country. As a leader in Catholic and independent school education, EC also brings nationally known experts and speakers to campus or sends faculty adn staff off campus each year. Departments receive PD days throughout the year. Other professional development opportunities include a variety of chair positions and awards that support individual teacher excellence. The school invests significant resources annually in professional development opportunities for its faculty members.

Can you tell me about the teacher evaluation process at EC?

Equal Opportunity Employer

EC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from a wide array of fields, experiences and backgrounds to apply for job openings. All employment decisions, policies and practices are made in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. EC will not engage or tolerate unlawful discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion when it is not a requirement for the position or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees and certifications. Eastside Catholic reserves the right to make employment related decisions based on religious faith and conduct as to those positions (president, principals, campus ministry and religious studies teachers) deemed to be directly serving the religious ministry. Positions outside of those listed above are deemed not to be serving the religious ministry.

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Quick Facts

Middle School and High School faculty: 82
Faculty holding advanced degrees: 57%
Faculty and staff awarded National Board Certification: 12
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Average class size: 17