Pre-K Assistant - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

Job Details

Mary of Nazareth School in Darnestown, Maryland is hiring a Pre-K Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal. The hourly pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mfriel@maryofnazareth.org.

About the Role

The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

Responsibilities

• Catholic Identity
• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Aid in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required).
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required).
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Discuss assigned duties with the classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Aid the classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Prepare lesson materials for use by the classroom teacher and students.
• Display students’ work and prepare bulletin boards.
• Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
• Grade and record student work and tests.
• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed and to reinforce skills.
• Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Assist the classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Benefits

While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher assistant, the above is not all inclusive and the position's duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the classroom teacher or principal.