Middle School Math Teacher - Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle - Lanham Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington•Lanham, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy of St. Matthias the Apostle in Lanham, Maryland is seeking a full-time Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role reports to the Principal and offers a salary range of $52,000 to $58,000 with excellent benefits. The teacher will be responsible for planning, instruction, classroom management, communication with parents and administration, fostering Catholic identity, and performing non-instructional duties. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC (with a three-year window to obtain certification if not currently held). Knowledge of child development and supervision is essential, and experience teaching in an elementary school setting is preferred.

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.

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 various 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 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 a positive learning atmosphere.
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 student-teacher interactions.
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 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 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 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.
Obtain required religious certification as required.