1st Grade Teacher - St. John the Evangelist - Silver Spring Maryland

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Silver Spring, MD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

St. John the Evangelist School in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a full-time 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves delivering instruction based on approved curricula and the school's mission, while fostering a safe, orderly, and Catholic learning environment for students. The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering learner-based lessons, managing the classroom, communicating with parents, and actively supporting the school's Catholic identity.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an elementary school setting

Responsibilities

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
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
Must obtain required religious certification (as required)