PreK (4+) Teacher - St. Patrick's School - Rockville Maryland

About the role

The St. Patrick's School in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Pre-K (4+) teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time position reporting to the Principal. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 with outstanding benefits. Applications should be sent to christieanne.short@stpatrickadw.org.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction based on the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create lesson plans that are learner-based and address the various needs of all students.
• Plan lessons incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
• Administer assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment data to ensure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Assign class and homework that support the lesson's objective and reinforce the learning process.
• 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.
• Affirm Catholic values in all interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book that reflects students' progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' status to parents and administration.
• Provide detailed written instructions, rubrics, and due dates for assignments and projects.
• Routinely post up-to-date 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.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
• Witness service to others according to the Catholic Church's teachings on social justice.
• Plan and teach religion classes that align with the ADW Religion Standards.
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Perform non-instructional 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
• 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

Outstanding benefits are provided with this position.

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000

Schedule

Full-time position