2nd Grade Teacher - Holy Redeemer School - Kensington Maryland

About the role

Holy Redeemer School in Kensington, Maryland is hiring a 2nd grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal. The salary range is $46,000 to $65,000 with outstanding benefits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans.
• Plan lessons addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Incorporate a balanced program of instruction including direct, guided, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
• Administer assessments to determine if instructional objectives are being met and use assessment data to differentiate instruction.
• Assign class and homework that supports lesson objectives and reinforces the learning process.
• Create and enforce classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Plan and teach religion classes that align with ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours school events (as required).
• Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC (candidates have 3 years from hire to earn their certification).
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse classroom.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits are provided.

Pay

$46,000 to $65,000

Schedule

Full-time position

Contact Information

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: t.corrigan@hrs-ken.org

Catholic Identity

Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith. Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Fifth Revision – 2022).

Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom. Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) that align with the ADW Religion Standards. Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).

Non-Instructional Duties

• Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours school events (as required).
• Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.

Qualifications

• Obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire.
• Obtain required religious certification (as required).

Additional Information

Holy Redeemer Catholic School, a community rooted in faith and academic excellence, fosters spiritual growth, personal development, and service to others in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Please visit us at https://www.hrs-ken.org/.