Elementary School Teacher - St. Elizabeth School - Rockville Maryland

About the role

The Catholic elementary school teacher is responsible to deliver instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of St. Elizabeth School, located in Rockville, Maryland. This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan lessons that are learner-based.
• Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
• 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.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assign class and homework that support the lesson's objective and reinforce the learning process.
• 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.
• 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.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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

The salary range for this role is $45,000 to $60,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume to: swoo@stelizabethschoolmd.org.

Pay

$45,000 to $60,000

Schedule

Full-time