4th Grade Teacher - Cardinal Hickey Academy - Owings Maryland

About the role

The Catholic elementary school teacher is responsible to deliver instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school, and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

Responsibilities

• Planning
  • Create lesson plans that align 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 lessons that are learner-based.
    • Create lessons that address the various needs of all students.
  • Instruction
    • Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guide instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration and discovery.
    • Plan individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
    • Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
    • Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
    • Assigns class and homework that support the lesson's objective and re-enforces the learning process.
  • Classroom Management
    • Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
    • Create and enforce rules that are clear and foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive.
    • Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
    • Set high expectations for achievement.
    • Assure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.
  • Communication
    • Maintain a grade book that reflects students’ progress on a variety of 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 if students need academic or behavior intervention.
    • Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
  • Catholic Identity
    • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
    • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
    • (Policies for Catholic Schools – Fifth Revision – 2022).
    • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.
    • Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
    • Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
    • 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-hour 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)

  Benefits

  Excellent benefits package including salary range of $47,000 to $60,000.