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 results to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Plan and deliver balanced instruction incorporating direct, guided, individual/group practice, questioning, and discovery methods.
• Administer assessments to determine if instructional objectives are being met and use data to differentiate instruction.
• Assign class and homework that supports lesson objectives and reinforces learning.
• Establish and enforce classroom procedures that optimize instructional time and maintain a positive learning environment.
• 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 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 that align with the Archdiocese of Washington 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

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