Music Teacher - St. John the Evangelist - Silver Spring Maryland

About the role

The Music Teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction that aligns with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans that address the various needs of all students.
• Plan lessons that incorporate direct instruction, guide 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 the lesson's objective 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 that reflects students' progress 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 up-to-date information (homework, projects, and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior 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 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).

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)

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$25.00 to $35.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-Time