Reading Teacher (Grades 3-5) - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
• 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, discussion, 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Witness service to others.
• Plan and teach religion classes (if applicable) 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-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)