Elementary School Teacher - Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools

About the role

The Archdiocese of Washington is hiring Elementary School Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. The full-time roles will report to the Principals. Our schools are located in Washington DC, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Calvert County, Charles County and St. Mary's County. Our salary range is competitive and we offer strong mentoring and opportunities for growth. Please be sure to add a letter of interest to your application.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan lessons that are learner-based.
• Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
• Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates 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 to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assigns class and homework that support the lesson's objective and reinforce the learning process.
• 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.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.

Catholic Identity

• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
• Witness service to others according to the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice.
• Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).

Classroom Management

• 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 updated 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.

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.

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).

Pay

The salary range is $44,200 to $60,200 with outstanding benefits.

Schedule

Full-time positions.