What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher for Grades 4-8 - Holy Redeemer Catholic School - College Park Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Job Details
Description
Holy Redeemer Catholic School in College Park Maryland is hiring a Math Teacher for grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 school year.
This is a full time position and will report to the Principal.
The salary for this position is $50,000 with outstanding benefits.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: dianne.kestler@holy-redeemer.org
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.
The Teacher Will Be Responsible For
Planning
Description
Holy Redeemer Catholic School in College Park Maryland is hiring a Math Teacher for grades 4-8 for the 2025-26 school year.
This is a full time position and will report to the Principal.
The salary for this position is $50,000 with outstanding benefits.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: dianne.kestler@holy-redeemer.org
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.
The Teacher Will Be Responsible For
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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)
- 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)