Art Teacher - Our Lady of Lourdes School - Bethesda Maryland

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Bethesda, MD

10d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lady of Lourdes School in Bethesda, Maryland, is hiring a part-time Art Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will teach art to all grades and report to the Principal. Compensation is $20.00 to $30.00. The teacher delivers instruction based on approved curricula and the school's mission, while creating a safe, orderly, Catholic learning environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons aligned with Archdiocese of Washington academic and religious standards; delivering instruction and assessing student learning; managing the classroom; communicating students’ progress and assignments to families and administration; supporting Catholic identity and activities; and performing assigned non-instructional duties. Duties may be expanded or modified at the Principal’s discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC; candidates have three years from hire to earn certification.
Knowledge of child development and supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an elementary school setting.

Responsibilities

Create lesson plans aligned with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards, using assessment results to inform instruction and addressing students’ varied needs.
Deliver balanced instruction using direct and guided instruction, individual and group practice, questioning, demonstrations, discovery, lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Administer formal and informal assessments, use results to differentiate instruction, and assign classwork and homework that reinforce lesson objectives.
Establish classroom procedures and clear rules, maintain a positive environment based on respect and cooperation, set high expectations, and base interactions on Catholic values.
Maintain a grade book, monitor student grades, and communicate progress to parents and administration.
Provide students and parents with assignment and project information, written instructions, rubrics, and due dates; keep the school grade book portal up to date.
Contact parents about inadequate academic or behavioral progress, hold intervention conferences as needed, and produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
Foster Catholic beliefs, traditions, practices, and faith; reflect Catholic teaching on social justice and service; assist with liturgical ceremonies; and lead and encourage classroom prayer.
Plan and teach religion classes aligned with ADW Religion Standards if applicable, and attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom substitution as required.
Sponsor clubs and school activities as required; attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours events as required.
Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.
Obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia teacher certification within three years of hire and obtain required religious certification as applicable.