What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher - St. Mary of Landover Hills School - Landover Hills Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
St. Mary of Landover Hills School is hiring a part-time Art Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
This role will report to the Principal - this role is for Mondays and Tuesdays only.
The Catholic elementary school teacher is responsible to deliver instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school, and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 lecture, 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 work and homework that supports the objective of the lesson 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 communicates status to parents and administration.
- Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provides 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.
- 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 a 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).
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: hr@stmlh.org
This part time role pays $20,000 to $25,000 per your
Salary : $20,000 - $25,000
