5th Grade Teacher - St. Mary of Landover Hills Catholic School - Landover Hills

Overview

St. Mary of Landover Hills School in Landover Hills, Maryland is hiring a 5th grade teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This role reports to the Principal. Salary is $44,200 with benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: principal

• 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 and address the diverse needs of all students.
• Deliver a balanced program of instruction including direct instruction, guided instruction, individual/group practice, questioning, demonstration and discovery.
• Plan individual and group instruction that includes lecture, discussion and hands-on activities.
• Administer assessments (formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being met.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Assign class work and homework that supports lesson objectives and reinforces learning.
• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time and foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation; set high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.
• Maintain a grade book reflecting students’ progress and communicate status to parents and administration.
• Monitor grades and inform students and parents of assignments, projects, rubrics and due dates.
• Routinely post up-to-date information (homework, projects, 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.
• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices; reflect the Church’s teaching on social justice and service to others.
• Assist in planning liturgical ceremonies and lead/pray in classroom settings; teach religion classes if applicable and align with ADW Religion Standards.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
• Perform non-instructional duties as needed (carpool, recess, lunch, substitution, etc.).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities as required.
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hours school events; participate in professional development meetings.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements as specified by the school (within three years of hire) and obtain any required religious certification.

• Must obtain Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia certification within three years of the date of hire.
• Must obtain the required religious certification (as required).
• Ability to foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices in classroom settings.

Submit resume and letter of interest to: principal