Teacher - Elementary (Job pool)

Caroline County Public Schools; Denton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline County Public Schools in Denton, Maryland is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the job pool to be contacted when openings arise. This professional position delivers instructional programs to meet student achievement goals.

The role requires Maryland elementary 1-6 certification eligibility, knowledge of current instructional methods, and the ability to relate well with students, families, and staff. The position is 10 months with a salary range of $60,000 to $96,704 per year.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Maryland elementary 1-6 certification.
• Knowledge of current instructional methodologies and curricula.
• Ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs of students.
• Creates a learning environment conducive to student engagement.
• Prepares for classes and documents preparation upon request.
• Maintains records as required by law and district policy.

Skills

Maryland certificate eligibility

Curriculum knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Maryland educator certificate eligibility

Job description

Teacher - Elementary (Job pool)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4721582 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jan 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Note: This is a JOB POOL Posting

Job Pool Postings are for Anticipated Job Openings

If qualified, you will be contacted when we have an opening for this position

Job Summary: This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a Maryland educator certificate in the appropriate area. (Elementary 1-6)
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional and curricular methodologies.
• Possess the ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains a professional deportment and appearance.
• Emulates the highest professional ethics and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

Pay & Hours: This position is a 10-month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Caroline County Board of Education, Teacher Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities related to this position. The starting salary at Increment 1 on the salary scale, with a Bachelor's Degree, is $48,455 and with Master's Degree Increment 1 is $51,005.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 to $96,704 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

• Hannah Burack , HR
• Email: [e-mail]