3rd Grade Teacher - St. Elizabeth School - Rockville Maryland

About the role

This is a full-time role for the 2026-27 school year at St. Elizabeth's School in Rockville, Maryland. The salary range is $44,000 to $55,000 with excellent benefits. Applications should be sent to swoo@stelizabethschoolmd.org.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardized Test scores and other assessment data to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans.
• Plan lessons addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement a balanced instructional approach incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, 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.
• Establish classroom procedures to optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce rules fostering a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and ensure Catholic values underpin all interactions.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' academic and behavioral progress to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents of assignments, projects, and due dates.
• Routinely post updated information to the school's grade book portal.
• Use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents about 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 aligned with ADW 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

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

Benefits

Outstanding benefits are provided for this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $44,000 to $55,000.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is full-time.

Contact

For more information, visit our website at www.stelizabethschoolmd.org.

Catholic Identity

The mission of St. Elizabeth Catholic School is to provide the highest quality spiritual formation in an environment rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The school strives for academic excellence through a strong curriculum and aims to educate students to achieve academic success while reaching out to all people in faith and compassion to bring the message of Jesus Christ.