Elementary School Teacher - St. Michael's - Ridge Maryland

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Ridge (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael's is hiring a full-time elementary school teacher for the 2026-27 year to join the Archdiocese of Washington community. The teacher will report to the Principal and deliver instruction aligned with Archdiocese standards.

The position involves planning, instruction, classroom management, and Catholic identity, with duties including assessments, parent communication, and liturgical participation. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree and current MD/VA/DC teaching certification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current teaching certification in MD, VA, or DC (candidates have 3 years to earn their certification).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Create lesson plans aligned with Archdiocese standards.
• Instruction: Deliver a balanced program with direct and guided instruction.
• Classroom Management: Establish procedures and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communication: Maintain grade book, inform parents and administrators, post updates.
• Catholic Identity: Foster Catholic beliefs and lead prayer in classroom.
• Non-Instructional Duties: Sponsor clubs, attend meetings, and participate in school events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current teacher certification in MD/VA/DC

Knowledge of child development and supervision

Experience teaching in elementary school

Job description

Due to our school's growth, St. Michael's is pleased to announce that we are hiring a new teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.
The salary range is $40,000 to $50,000 with excellent benefits.

The teacher shall:

Planning

• 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.

Instruction

• Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guide 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.
• Assigns class and homework that support the lesson's objective and re-enforces 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Fifth Revision – 2022).
• 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’s 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Edition – 2018)
• 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)

While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher, the above is not all inclusive and the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the principal.