Elementary School Teacher - St. Augustine Catholic School - Washington DC

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Supportive religious environment

Job summary

St. Augustine Catholic School, part of the Catholic Schools Office in Washington DC, is hiring an Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time position requires effective lesson planning, communication, and classroom management skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and current teaching certification, with an emphasis on fostering Catholic values and delivering engaging instruction. The salary ranges from $48,000 to $52,000, including excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or DC certification within three years.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
• Deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating various teaching methods.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment that fosters mutual respect.
• Communicate effectively with parents and administration regarding student progress.
• Actively support and reflect Catholic beliefs and values.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Effective communication

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current teacher certification

Job description

Position Overview

St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington DC is hiring an Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full‑time role reporting to the Principal. The salary for this position is $48,000 to $52,000 with excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

Planning

• Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Utilize standardized 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.

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, 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.

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

• 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 behavior progress.
• Hold conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.

Catholic Identity

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
• 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‑hour school events (as required).
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.
• Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire.
• Must obtain required religious certification (as required).

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).