St. John Regional Catholic School, located in Frederick, MD is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Middle School Science Teacher for Grades 5 and 6. We provide a Catholic education through excellent academic and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, achievement, and service within the Church and community. The teacher will create a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, and spiritual growth of all students.
Essential Functions
- Uphold all Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB) and school policies, procedures, and expectations while maintaining high professional and Catholic standards.
- Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with AOB and Maryland State Standards, using a variety of techniques to motivate and challenge students.
- Create a positive, organized, student-centered classroom environment that supports academic, social, and spiritual growth.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and integrate G Suite for Education and other digital tools to support a 21st-century learning environment.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records; communicate consistently with parents, students, and administration.
- Implement PBIS strategies and ensure the active supervision and safety of students at all times, including assigned duties before, during, and after school.
- Support the Catholic identity of the school through participation in liturgies, prayer, faith-based activities, and the integration of Catholic values across the curriculum.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, and administration; participate in faculty meetings, committees, professional development, and in-service learning.
- Attend required school events such as Back-to-School Night, Open House, and Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Prepare and submit lesson plans with clear objectives; maintain an engaging and organized classroom environment.
- Assist with school-wide initiatives and responsibilities as assigned by administration.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff while modeling the values and ideals of the Catholic Church.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- MSDE teacher certification in Education or willingness to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of curriculum, as well as principles and practices of pedagogy.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Proficiency in using a variety of technology tools to enhance daily instruction and differentiate learning.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a state and federal fingerprint background check, VIRTUS training, and all required employment documentation.
- Commitment to supporting and upholding Catholic moral and social teaching and the mission of SJRCS (practicing Catholic preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and seek opportunities for feedback.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- Frederick, MD 21702 (Required)
Work Location: In person
