Small Group Reading Assistant - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington • Darnestown, MD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Mary of Nazareth School, a Blue Ribbon School in Darnestown, Maryland, is hiring a Small Group Reading Assistant for the current school year. The role works with groups of 12 students or fewer alongside a lead teacher and reports to the Principal. The position is full-time and pays $20.00 per hour.

The assistant plans and delivers learner-based reading instruction aligned with Archdiocese of Washington academic and religious standards. The role uses assessments to adjust instruction and address students’ varied needs, maintains a positive and orderly learning environment, communicates with parents and administration about student progress, and supports the school’s Catholic identity. Additional duties may include supervision, school activities, meetings, and professional development. Duties 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.
• Some teaching experience.
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Must 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.
• Use standardized test scores and other assessments to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
• Plan learner-based lessons that address the varied needs of students.
• Deliver balanced instruction using direct and guided instruction, individual and group practice, questioning, demonstration, discovery, discussion, lectures, and hands-on activities.
• Administer formal and informal assessments and use assessment data to differentiate instruction.
• Assign classwork and homework that support lesson objectives and reinforce learning.
• Establish classroom procedures and clear rules that optimize instructional time and foster a positive learning environment based on respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and ensure Catholic values inform interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting progress on formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor student grades and communicate student status to parents and administration.
• Inform students and parents about assignments and projects, including written instructions, rubrics, and due dates.
• Keep the school grade book portal updated with homework, projects, and grades.
• Contact parents by email, notes, or phone when students are not making adequate academic or behavioral progress, and hold intervention conferences as needed.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, practices, and the tenets of the Catholic faith; reflect Catholic teaching on social justice and service to others.
• Assist with planning liturgical ceremonies, lead and encourage classroom prayer, and plan and teach religion classes if applicable.
• 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-hours school events as required.
• Participate in required faculty and professional development meetings.
• Obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of hire and obtain required religious certification, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level