Music Teacher (part-time) - Father Andrew White School - Leonardtown Maryland

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

160d•$22,100 - $25,100•Onsite

About The Position

Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown, Maryland, is hiring a part-time Music Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher reports to the Principal and delivers instruction based on approved curricula and the school’s mission while creating a safe, orderly, Catholic learning environment. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student progress, managing the classroom, communicating with students and parents, supporting the school’s Catholic identity, and performing required non-instructional duties. The duties listed are not exhaustive and 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.
Obtain required religious certification, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in an elementary school setting.

Responsibilities

Create lesson plans aligned with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards, informed by student assessment data, and responsive to 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 assessment data to differentiate instruction, and assign classwork and homework that support lesson objectives.
Establish classroom procedures and clear rules, maintain a positive environment based on mutual respect and cooperation, set high expectations, and ground interactions in Catholic values.
Maintain a grade book; monitor student grades; communicate progress, assignments, projects, and concerns to students, parents, and administration; and post current information to the school grade book portal.
Hold parent conferences when academic or behavioral intervention is 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; lead and encourage classroom prayer; teach religion classes if applicable; and attend required Catholic liturgical ceremonies.
Perform required duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution.
Sponsor clubs and other school activities as required; attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours events as required; and 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.