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Music Teacher - St. Mary's School of Rockville Maryland

Job Category: School Education

Requisition Number: MUSIC002467

• Posted: November 21, 2024
• Part-Time
• On-site

Location

St. Mary's Church 0208
520 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 208521131, USA

St. Mary's School in Rockville Maryland is hiring a part-time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Music/Social Emotional Learning Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. This position will report to the Principal.

The teacher will teach General Music for preschool through eighth grade and fifth through eighth grade Chorus as well as Social Emotional Learning to Kindergarten through fourth grade students.

The Catholic elementary school teacher is responsible for delivering instruction based on the approved curricula and mission of the school, and for creating a safe, orderly, and Catholic learning environment for students.

Responsibilities

The teacher shall:

Planning

• 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 and address the various needs of all students.

Instruction

• 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, discussions, 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 meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Assign class and homework that supports the lesson's objective and reinforces the learning process.

Classroom Management

• Establish classroom procedures that optimize instructional time.
• Create and enforce clear rules that foster an atmosphere in which all can thrive.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Set high expectations for achievement.
• Ensure that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and teacher.

Communication

• 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.

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.
• 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-hours 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 required religious certification (as required).

Qualifications

• 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).

While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher, the above is not all-inclusive, and the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the principal.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to: deisel@smsrockville.org