Middle School English Language Arts Teacher - St. Columba School - Oxon Hill Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington•Oxon Hill, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Columba School is seeking a Middle School Language Arts teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time role reporting to the Principal. The position involves planning and delivering instruction aligned with Archdiocese of Washington standards, managing the classroom, communicating with parents and administration, and fostering Catholic identity. The teacher will also perform non-instructional duties and participate in professional development.

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 Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
Plan lessons that are learner-based and address the various needs of all students.
Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guided 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.
Assign class and homework that support the lesson's objectives and reinforce 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, 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-hours 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.