4th Grade Teacher

St. Louis School in Clarksville, Howard County, Maryland, seeks qualified candidate to serve as a 4th Grade Teacher beginning in August 2023. The teacher is responsible for sharing core subjects with a grade-level teaching partner. The teacher will work in concert with a grade-level partner teacher to plan and execute lessons, including coordinating with other disciplines to promote cross-curricular activities. The position has a full time instructional assistant.

Job Responsibilities
•Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing program grounded in Catholic beliefs for students.
•Plan and implement engaging, differentiated, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with best teaching practices.
•Observe and assess student progress, recording such progress and sharing with parents as required by school policy.
•Value all students as individual learners and work to differentiate instruction to support identified needs.
•Maintain an attractive, organized, engaging learning environment.
•Develop procedures for inside and outside the classroom.
•Maintain familiarity with all emergency procedures and protocol.
•Supervise children at all times.
•Communicate in a clear and professional manner. Written communication is grammatically correct and error free.
•Keep detailed records observing student's behavior and progress; teachers share this information effectively with parents and colleagues.
•Communicate with parents frequently regarding the student experience, identifying early concerns and providing resources.
•Attend all faculty meetings and school events, including weekly team planning.
•Attend all professional development days and workshops.
Job Requirements
•Bachelor's Degree required
•Maryland State Teacher's Certification or willingness to obtain
•Practicing Catholic preferred

With approximately 550 students, St. Louis School offers student instruction from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Twice named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, St. Louis School is a parish school that provides an environment that fosters creativity, a joy of learning and authentic Catholic values. St. Louis School offers an accredited curriculum anchored by a certified STEM program, expansive technology resources, an academic support team and on-going professional development on best instructional practices through a site-based mentor.

Located between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland, the location offers diverse housing options and access to a large variety of cultural opportunities and major sports teams; a diverse geographic location with easy access to the ocean and mountains; and several universities for continued education.