Teacher, Primary School (EX)(2026-2027)-St. John Catholic School, Westminster MD

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Westminster, MD

3d•$48,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. John Catholic School in Westminster, Maryland, is seeking a full-time Primary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic school year. This role is an opportunity to join a dynamic, faith-filled school community focused on academic excellence and the holistic development of students. The teacher will be responsible for instructing all core subjects in a self-contained classroom, creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual, social, and emotional growth, and promotes a love of learning and Catholic values.

Requirements

Degree in Education.
MSDE Certification or the ability to obtain certification in 1-2 years.
Experience in student teaching or classroom teaching at the elementary school level.
Familiarity with a variety of technology tool to enrich and differentiate instruction.
Strong instructional and communication skills.
Commitment to Catholic education.
Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Passion for educating young learners and supporting their growth as children of God.

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholic preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering standards-based instruction.
Assessing student progress.
Differentiating instruction to meet individual learning needs.
Maintaining effective classroom management.
Collaborating with colleagues and families to support student success.
Integrating faith into daily classroom experiences.
Serving as a positive role model for students.
Create and implement lesson plans with clear objectives inline with the Archdiocesan Course of Study, utilizing techniques to motivate, challenge, engage, and inspire students to think confidently and independently.
Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students.
Integrate the use of technology effectively into the curriculum.
Establish reasonable standards for student achievement.
Observe and assess student progress, record such progress, and share with parents as required by school policy.
Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of the school and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Interact effectively and respond to all parent communications in a professional and timely manner.
Participate in faculty meetings, collaborative planning meetings, retreats, school committees, and in-service learning opportunities.
Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration.