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

Full-time second grade teacher position for the 2026-27 school year, reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Planning
  • Create lesson plans that align 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.
  • Plan learner-based lessons that address the various needs of all students.
• Instruction
  • Deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
  • Plan individual and group instruction including lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities.
  • Administer formal and informal assessments to determine if instructional objectives are met.
  • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
  • Assign classwork and homework that support the lesson’s objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Classroom Management
  • Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
  • Create and enforce clear rules that foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive.
  • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
  • Set high expectations for achievement.
  • Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.
• Communication
  • Maintain a grade book reflecting students’ progress on formative and summative assessments.
  • Monitor students’ grades and communicate status to parents and administration.
  • Inform students and parents of assignments, projects, and provide detailed written instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
  • Routinely post up-to-date information (homework, projects, and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
  • Use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavior progress.
  • Hold conferences with parents for academic or behavior intervention.
  • Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Catholic Identity
  • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
  • Assist in planning liturgical ceremonies such as Mass, penance services, and prayer services.
  • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
  • Plan and teach religion classes that align with the ADW Religion Standards (if applicable).
  • 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 all required faculty and professional development meetings.
  • Obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of hire.
  • Obtain required religious certification as required.

Requirements

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