Kindergarten Teacher - St. Jane de Chantal Catholic School - Bethesda Maryland

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jane de Chantal Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This full-time position requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaching certification, focusing on creating inclusive lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes strong values and community engagement within a supportive educational framework.

Benefits

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or DC certification within three years.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans aligned with academic and religious standards.
• Deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating various teaching methods.
• Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or DC

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Description

St. Jane de Chantel Catholic School in Bethesda Maryland is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Job Details

Description

St. Jane de Chantel Catholic School in Bethesda Maryland is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.

The salary for this role is $45,000 to $52,000 with great benefits.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: [e-mail]

Through proud traditions and a close, caring community, De Chantal educates students with strong values and academic excellence. De Chantal is the school where your child will grow in spirit and mind, the school where your child will be known and loved, and the school where you can be involved.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Planning

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

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 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.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
• 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.

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