4th and 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher - Mary of Nazareth School - Darnestown

4th and 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
- Mary of Nazareth School
- Darnestown Maryland

Mary of Nazareth School in Darnestown, Maryland is hiring a full‑time 4th and 5th grade Math and Science Teacher for the 2026‑27 school year. This role reports to the Principal. The salary for this position is $45,000 with excellent benefits.

Please forward your resume to: mfriel.

Mary of Nazareth School, Darnestown, MD 20874, USA

• 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 learner‑based lessons.
• Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.

• 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.
• Assign class and homework that support the lesson's objective and re‑enforce the learning process.

• 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.

• 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 behavioral intervention.
• Produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.

• 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.
• 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).

• 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 school events (as required).

• Current teacher certification in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC (candidates have 3 years from hire to earn their certification).
• Knowledge of child development and supervision.
• Experience teaching in an elementary school setting (preferred).

The Archdiocese of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

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