Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher - St. Anthony Catholic School - Washington DC

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

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About The Position

St. Anthony Catholic School in Washington DC is hiring a Pre-K Lead Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time role and will report to the Principal. The school serves approximately 225 Pre-K 3 through Grade 8 students and has a strong Catholic culture, rigorous academics, many service opportunities, and a strong athletic program.

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.
Plan lessons that are learner based.
Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guide 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.
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.
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 and practices.
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 hour’s 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.