Middle School Teachers - Archdiocese of Washington's Catholic Schools

Middle School Teachers - Archdiocese of Washington's Catholic Schools Overview

Our Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools are hiring Middle School Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. The Archdiocese of Washington invites you to join us as a Middle School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Our schools are located in:
Washington DC, Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Calvert County, Charles County and St. Mary's County. We offer a collaborative environment with professional growth opportunities. Please add a letter of interest to your application.

Our salary range is $44,200 to $60,200 with outstanding benefits

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning
  • Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
  • Utilize Standardized Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
  • Plan lessons that are learner based.
  • Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
• Instruction
  • Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guided 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.
  • Assigns class and homework that support the lesson's objective and reinforces the learning process.
• Classroom Management
  • 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.
• Communication
  • Maintain a grade book that reflects students’ progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.
  • Monitor students’ grades and communicate status to parents and administration.
  • Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provide detailed written instructions, rubrics and due dates.
  • Routinely post up to date information (homework, projects and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
  • 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.
• Catholic Identity
  • Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices, and tenets of the Catholic faith.
  • Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Fifth Revision – 2022).
  • 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).
• Non-Instructional Duties
  • 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Edition – 2018)
  • Must obtain required religious certification. (as…