Primary Grade Assistant Teacher - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington • Potomac, MD

97d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac Maryland is hiring a Primary Grade Assistant Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time role and will report to the Principal. The Assistant teacher will be responsible for assisting at specialty classes and have the ability to instruct small reading, math, and writing groups. The Catholic Elementary School Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in delivering instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development and supervision
• High school diploma and some college or child care classes
• Knowledge of CPR

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher in creating lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare instructional lessons for individual students and small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Prepare lesson materials for use by classroom teacher and students.
• Display students' work and prepare bulletin boards.
• Type, laminate, file and duplicate materials.
• Grade and record student work and tests.
• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce what has been previously taught and give remedial help as needed.
• Assist students during independent practice times to assure understanding and completeness.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Assist classroom teacher during classroom instruction.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction that includes lectures, discussion and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are met.
• Support and enforce classroom procedures established by classroom teacher which optimize instructional time.
• 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.
• Use formal and informal assessments to inform classroom teachers of the progress being made by small groups and remedial students.
• Attend parent conferences as required by classroom teacher or principal.
• Routinely communicate with the classroom teacher to fully understand what the teacher's expectations are for those students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on what has been accomplished during small group and remedial instruction.
• 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 as required.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Nurturing and academically inclusive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED