2nd Grade Teacher - St. John School - Hollywood Maryland

About the role

This is a full-time role for the 2026-27 school year at St. John School in Hollywood, Maryland. The position reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardize Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-based lesson plans.
• Plan lessons addressing the various needs of all students.
• Plan lessons incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
• Administer assessments to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment data to ensure diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assign class and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Establish classroom procedures to optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce clear rules fostering a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' status to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents of assignments, projects, and provide detailed instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
• Routinely post updated information (homework, projects, and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
• Use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents about inadequate academic or behavior progress.
• Hold conferences with parents for academic or behavior intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and witness service to others.
• Plan and teach religion classes that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, supervising 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 all 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).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations, the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the principal.