Overview
Early Childhood Teacher Jobs in Bethesda, MD at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Title: Early Childhood Teacher
Company: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Details
Description
Early Childhood Teacher Description
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Planning
- Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and
Religious Standards.
- Plan lessons that are learner based.
- Plan lessons that address the various needs of all students.
Instruction
- Deliver a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction, guide
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.
Classroom Management
- 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.
Communication
- 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.
Catholic Identity
- 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).
Non-Instructional Duties
- 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’s 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Edition – 2018)
- Must obtain required religious certification. (as required)
