5th Grade Teacher - St. Peter's Catholic School - Waldorf Maryland

5th Grade Teacher
- St. Peter's Catholic School
- Waldorf Maryland

Job Category
:
School Education

Requisition Number
: 5

THGR
002975

• Posted:
  March 26, 2026
• Full‑Time
• On‑site
• Salary: $50,000 USD per year

St. Peter's Church 0411

Waldorf, MD , USA

St. Peter’s Catholic School in Waldorf, Maryland is hiring a 5th Grade teacher for the 2026‑27 school year. This is a full‑time role and will report to the Principal. The salary range for this position is $44,200 to $68,200 with excellent benefits.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: principal

St. Peter’s School was founded in 1956 by Rev. Henry Sank, making it one of the older private schools in the area. St. Peter’s was the first Catholic school in Southern Maryland that was never racially segregated. St. Peter’s school is part of the St. Peter’s Parish, founded in 1700 with over 300 years of faith‑filled history. One of the most unique aspects of the school is the STEM program.

St. Peter’s uses the Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum, focusing on engineering, technology integration, and real‑world problem solving. With a grant from the Civil Air Patrol, St. Peter’s STEM program offers real‑world aviation experiences with five flight simulators. A recent grant from Andrew’s Federal Credit Union has provided funding for a brand‑new computer lab beginning in the 26‑27 school year.

St. Peter’s is a previous Blue‑Ribbon winning school with multiple Golden Apple Teachers. The school was also awarded the Distinguished award for both its elementary and middle school STEM programs through Project Lead the Way.

• 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.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
• 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…