Art Teacher - St. Mary School of Piscataway - Clinton Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington•Clinton, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary School of Piscataway is seeking a part-time Art Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This position has the potential to become full-time if combined with another role within the school. The Art Teacher will report to the Principal and will be responsible for delivering instruction aligned with the school's curricula and mission, while fostering a safe, orderly, and Catholic learning environment.

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
Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire.
Must obtain required religious certification (as required)

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 standardized test scores and other assessments to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
Plan lessons that are learner-based and address the diverse needs of all students.
Deliver a balanced program of instruction incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration, and discovery.
Plan individual and group instruction including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Administer formal and informal assessments to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
Assign classwork and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce the learning process.
Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
Create and enforce clear rules that foster an atmosphere where all can thrive.
Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
Set high expectations for student achievement.
Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and the teacher.
Maintain a grade book reflecting student progress on formative and summative assessments.
Monitor student grades and communicate status to parents and administration.
Inform students and parents of assignments/projects with detailed written instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
Routinely post up-to-date information (homework, projects, grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
Use email, notes home, and phone calls to inform parents of academic or behavioral progress concerns.
Hold conferences with parents for students needing academic or behavioral intervention.
Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, 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, and prayer services.
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 non-instructional 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-hours school events as required.
Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings.