Kindergarten or First Grade Teacher - St. Elizabeth School - Rockville Maryland

About the role

This is a full-time role at St. Elizabeth School in Rockville, Maryland for the 2026-27 school year. The position reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-based lesson plans.
• Plan lessons addressing 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 ensure the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assign class and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce rules fostering a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' status to parents and administration.
• Provide detailed written instructions, rubrics, and due dates for assignments and projects.
• Routinely post updated information (homework, projects, and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
• Inform parents of students' academic or behavioral progress via email, notes home, and phone calls.
• Hold conferences with parents for students needing academic or behavioral intervention.
• 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 ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, supervising 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 for this position is $45,000 to $60,000 with excellent benefits.

Schedule

N/A