Preschool Floating Teacher - St. Francis International School - Silver Spring Maryland

Responsibilities

• Planning
  • Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
  • Create lessons that are learner-based.
  • Create 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 ensure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• 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
  • 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.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
  • 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
• 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)