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.
• 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. Ensure 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)

Benefits

The Archdiocese of Washington offers excellent benefits.

Pay

$45,000

Schedule

Full-time

Requirements

Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Edition – 2018)

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Application Instructions

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mfriel@maryofnazareth.org

Catholic Identity

The Archdiocese of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Active fostering and support of 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).

Required Religious Certification

(as required)