Kindergarten Teacher - St. Andrew Apostle School

Overview

St. Andrew Apostle School in Silver Spring, Maryland is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026‑27 school year. This is a full‑time position that reports to the Principal and offers a salary range of $45,000 to $65,000 with excellent benefits. The school is a two‑time Blue Ribbon School located on a beautiful 10‑acre campus.

• Planning
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  Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards; plan lessons that are learner‑based and address the needs of all students.
• Instruction
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  Deliver a balanced program incorporating direct instruction, guided instruction, individual and group practice, questioning, demonstration and discovery; administer formal and informal assessments to determine if instructional objectives are met; use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Classroom Management
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  Establish procedures that optimize instructional time; create and enforce clear rules that foster an atmosphere where all can thrive; maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation; set high expectations for achievement; ensure Catholic values guide all interactions between students and the teacher.
• Communication
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  Use email, notes home and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavior progress; hold conferences when academic or behavior intervention is needed; produce quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Catholic Identity
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  Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices; reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others; assist in planning liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.; lead and encourage prayer in the classroom; plan and teach religion classes aligned with the ADW Religion Standards; attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
• Non‑Instructional Duties
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  Perform duties such as car‑pool, 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; participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings; obtain Maryland, Virginia or District of Columbia certification within three years of hire; obtain required religious certification as required.

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

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to ssheehan.