Spanish Teacher - St. Peter's School - Olney Maryland

About the role

This is a full-time role at St. Peter's School in Olney, Maryland for the 2026-27 school year. The salary range is $45,000 to $60,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: nelson.abreu@stpetersolney.org.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize standardized test scores and other assessment results to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Create learner-centered lesson plans.
• Plan lessons addressing the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement a balanced program of instruction 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 all students' needs are met.
• Assign class and homework that supports lesson objectives and reinforces the learning process.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce clear rules fostering a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure Catholic values underpin all interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students' progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate students' grades and status to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents about assignments, projects, and provide detailed instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
• Routinely post updated information (homework, projects, and grades) to the school's grade book portal.
• Use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents of inadequate academic or behavioral progress.
• Hold conferences with parents for academic or behavioral interventions.
• 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 Archdiocese of Washington Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Perform non-instructional duties such as carpooling, 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

Excellent benefits package.

Pay

$45,000 to $60,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.