3rd Grade Teacher - St. John the Baptist - Silver Spring Maryland

About the role

This is a full-time role for the 2026-27 school year at St John the Baptist Catholic School in Silver Spring, Maryland. The salary range is $46,000 to $60,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: brian.blomquist@sjbsilverspring.org.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction based on 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 and deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
• Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment data to ensure all students' diverse needs are met.
• Assign class and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce 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 of inadequate academic or behavioral 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 (as required).
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, 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.

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Educational benefits, health insurance, retirement plan, and other perks.

Pay

$46,000 to $60,000

Schedule

Full-time