Elementary School Teacher - Father Andrew White School - Leonardtown Maryland

About the role

Father Andrew White Catholic School in Leonardtown, Maryland is hiring a full-time classroom teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardized Test scores and other assessment methods to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Plan and deliver balanced programs incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, and discovery.
• Administer assessments to determine if instructional objectives are being met and use assessment data to differentiate instruction.
• Assign class and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Establish and enforce classroom procedures that optimize instructional time and maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• 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 about student progress.
• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavioral intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom and plan and teach religion classes that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies and participate in school activities.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution.

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.

Benefits

The salary range is $44,200 - $53,200 with excellent benefits.

Pay

The salary range is $44,200 - $53,200 with excellent benefits.

Schedule

N/A

Contact

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: principal@fatherandrewwhite.org