Holy Redeemer School (Kensington)

Archdiocese of Washington

Kensington, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 4231791
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted : April 25, 2023
Starting Date: August 2023

Job Description

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

• Job Category : Classroom Teacher > Elementary
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Archdiocese of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  
  Planning
  
  • Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
  • Utilize Standardize 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.
  
  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 lecture, 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.
  • Assigns class work and homework that supports the objective of the lesson and re-enforces the learning process.
  
  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
  
  • Maintain a grade book that reflects students’ progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.
  • Monitor students’ grades and communicates status to parents and administration.
  • Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provides 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
  • Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such a mass, penance services, prayer services, etc.
  • Lead and encourage pray 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)
  
  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.
  
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in working for the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of
Washington. For your convenience, these instructions are to inform you of relevant Archdiocesan policies and to provide you with a checklist to assist you in the application process.

Please be aware of the following:

1. The application is intended for use by Archdiocesan Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese
of Washington. Use of this form by an Archdiocesan Catholic School in no way
indicates that the applicant will be an employee of the Archdiocese of Washington.

2. While the Catholic Schools Office assists by establishing contact between schools having
job vacancies and available applicants, applicants must understand that pastors of
individual schools or administrators of non-parish schools hire the employees.

3. Applications are active only until a position has been filled. Applicants wishing to be considered for other Archdiocese positions must submit a new application to each Job ID through SchoolSpring.

4. Archdiocesan policy requires that all employees be at least 18 years of age.

5. The Catholic identity of our schools is paramount, and the responsibility for developing
and enhancing that identity rests with the administration of each school. Therefore, it is
Archdiocesan policy that applicants wishing to be considered for the position of
principal of a Catholic school must be practicing Catholics in good standing.

6. The Archdiocese will only consider complete SchoolSpring applications, and applications will be processed only when all information and supporting documents have been received by the Catholic Schools Office via SchoolSpring.

Please make sure that you do the following:

___ State in your SchoolSpring cover letter what position you are seeking and why you would like to work for a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington.

___ Make certain that your SchoolSpring application includes your updated resume and work experience information.

For all applications for schools located in the state of Maryland, the applicant must complete and provide the hiring school at their interview with top of first page and all of second page of the Employment History Review Form for (1) the applicant’s current employer; (2) ALL of the applicant’s former school employers; and (3) ALL other employers where applicant had direct contact with minors. Please bring these forms if you are selected for interview.
The Employment History Review Form can be found at:
http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/index.aspx

"Statement Acceptance of Guiding Principals for the Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington"

Catholic schools function at several interlocking levels within the educational ministry of the Church. As academic institutions, they enable students to acquire skills, knowledge, occupational competence and civic responsibility. As Christian institutions committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, Catholic schools prepare students to respond in faith to Jesus Christ and to understand his message, to view human existence in terms of divinely appointed goals, to follow moral standards of conduct and to achieve integrity of character. As Catholic communities of faith, schools deepen the ties between pastor, priests, faculty, parents and students. Building community in all areas of like, Catholic schools foster a spirit of service to humanity and a feeling of fellowship transcending individual difference.

Catholic schools seek primarily to serve all Catholic parents who seek Catholic education for their children. Because the ultimate responsibility for education rests with parents, schools welcome parent participation in policy decisions through formal channels and encourage informal communication at all levels in such matters as personnel, curriculum and finances. Pastors, administrators and teachers cooperate by fulfilling their respective responsibilities toward the school program. All parties together assess effectiveness in relation to the progress and needs of each student. To the community at large, Catholic schools represent a successful educational alternative, striving for academic excellence without sacrificing Catholic values. The development of each individual student is fostered through innovation and effective use of resources.

All employees and volunteers are required, as a condition of employment and acceptance of volunteer services, to teach and exemplify the guiding principles set forth above.

Application Questions

This employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It IS highly recommended that you type ANY essays IN a word processing program, save them, AND THEN paste them ON the proceeding job application page.

• 1. I am employed/have been employed at an Archdiocesan school?
  Yes/No
• 2. If you have been employed at an Archdiocesan school, what is the name of the school, the position you held, and the dates of your employment?
  Brief Response (Answer limited TO 200 characters, including spaces)
• 3. What geographic area(s) do you prefer?
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  
  • Calvert County
  • Prince George's County
  • Charles County
  • St. Mary's County
  • Montgomery County
  • District of Columbia
• 4. I have read the "Statement of Acceptance of Guiding Principles" and I understand that any omission or misrepresentation in this application, or failure to teach and exemplify the Guiding Principles as set forth above, may result in refusal of services or separation from employment.
  Yes/No
• 5. All religion teachers shall be practicing Catholics, who must be qualified and certified to teach religion by the Archdiocese of Washington and have a deep knowledge of doctrine and live an authentic witness to the faith. Since this position includes teaching the Catholic faith, please indicate if you are a practicing Catholic:
  Yes/No
• 6. As the job posting reflects, you have applied for a position within the Archdiocese of Washington, the local church that serves DC and parts of Maryland. Why are you interested in serving the church?
  Long Essay (Answer limited TO 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

Thomas Corrigan , Principal
9715 Summit Avenue
Kensington, Maryland 20895

Phone: 301-942-3701
Fax: 301-942-4981
Email:

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