Middle School Religion Teacher - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

About the role

Mary of Nazareth School in Darnestown, Maryland is hiring a Middle School Religion Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal. The salary for this position is $45,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mfriel@maryofnazareth.org.

Responsibilities

• Planning:
  • 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.
• Instruction:
  • Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
  • Plan individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
  • 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.
• Classroom Management:
  • 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.
• Communication:
  • 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 behavioral progress.
  • Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavioral intervention.
  • Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Catholic Identity:
  • 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.
  • (Policies for Catholic Schools – Fifth Revision – 2022).
  • 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).
• Non-Instructional Duties:
  • 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-hours school events (as required).
  • Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a practicing Catholic (requirement for a teacher of Religion).
• 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

$45,000

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Archdiocese of Washington Equal Opportunity Employer