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 assessment data to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Plan and deliver balanced instruction incorporating direct, guided, individual/group practice, questioning, and discovery methods.
• Administer both formal and informal assessments to determine instructional objectives and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Assign class and homework that supports lesson objectives and reinforces the learning process.
• Establish and enforce classroom procedures to optimize instructional time and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress and communicate status to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents of assignments, projects, and provide detailed instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
• Routinely post updated information to the school’s grade book portal and use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents of student progress.
• Hold conferences with parents for academic or behavioral interventions.
• 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 Archdiocese of Washington Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies and lead/practice prayer in the classroom.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution.
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities.
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours school events.
• 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).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred).

Qualifications

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