3rd Grade Teacher - St. John Baptist

3rd Grade Teacher
- St. John the Baptist
- Silver Spring Maryland

Job Category:
School Education

Requisition Number: 3

RDGR
003025

• Posted:
  May 6, 2026
• Full‑Time
• On‑site
• Salary: $55,000 USD per year

St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA

St John the Baptist Catholic School in Silver Spring, Maryland is hiring a 3rd grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full‑time role and will report to the Principal. The salary range is $46,000 to $60,000 with excellent benefits. Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: brian.blomquist

The Catholic elementary school teacher is responsible to deliver instruction that is based on the approved curricula and mission of the school, and to create a safe, orderly and Catholic learning environment for his/her students.

• 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.

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

• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions and practices, and the 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).
• 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.
• Must obtain…