Middle School Art Teacher - St. Peter School - Olney Maryland

About the role

This is a part-time (one day per week) role at St. Peter School in Olney, Maryland, a Blue Ribbon School. The position reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardize Test scores and other assessment data to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-based lesson plans addressing the needs of all students.
• Plan and deliver balanced programs incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, 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 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 witness service to others.
• Plan and teach religion classes that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies and lead/practice prayer in the classroom.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, supervising 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.
• Must obtain required religious certification (as required).