What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Grade 3 position at Diocese of Arlington Educ Office?
ST. MARK Catholic School is seeking qualified candidates interested in teaching 3rd grade (specifically math, science, and religion) for the 2023-2024 school year. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, an interest in teaching students, and a desire to work for a Catholic school.
ST. MARK is a mid-sized Catholic Pre-K through grade 8 school in Vienna, Virginia serving approximately 350 students in grades K-8. We have two classes per grade from Kindergarten through grade 8, with an average of 20 students per class. Our teachers inspire and challenge young learners to grow in every area: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. Our students consistently score above both national and diocesan averages on standardized assessments.
Homeroom teachers work closely with their grade-level partners in a collaborative environment that requires effective communication and flexibility. ST. MARK homeroom teachers create and facilitate daily morning meetings, teach small group language and math classes, and content areas including writing, social studies and science. Candidates should possess an interest in teaching students with learning differences. In the classroom, the teacher works to create an educational setting where students have the opportunity to fulfill their personal, spiritual, and academic potential. The teacher is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that maximizes students’ unique God-given gifts and talents and promotes spiritual and academic success in accordance with ST. MARK Catholic School’s mission.
Teachers work closely with one another to provide a challenging and supportive educational experience for all students. You can learn more about our school at our website: https://www.stmark.org/school
ST. MARK is a warm, service-oriented parish and school, with a close-knit and supportive faculty and staff.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
•Bachelor's or Master's degree
•Experience teaching preferred
•A desire to help students grow in faith, knowledge, and service
Important knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•Strong communication skills
•Enjoy collaborating with others
•Imagination and flexibility a must
•Comfort using digital platforms for both planning and instructional purposes
•Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment where students of all abilities are accepted and engaged in meaningful ways
•Continuous commitment to reflection on one's own practices
Major duties and responsibilities:
•Create daily and long-range lesson plans
•Assess student understanding of what has been taught, and modify teaching accordingly
•Communicate constructively with parents
•Maintain appropriate and accurate records in learning management system (Schoology)
•Complete report cards professionally and punctually
•Pursue professional development opportunities both individually and collaboratively
•Provide positive role-modeling for students based on our Catholic Faith
•Represent the school in a professional manner
•Other duties as assigned
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Please send resume and cover letter to Mrs. Kimberly Parker at kparker@stmark.org specifying any particular grade levels of interest and areas of expertise.
Contact:
Kimberly Parker, Principal
ST. MARK Catholic School
9972 Vale Road
Vienna, Virginia 22181
Phone: (703) 281-9103
Email: kparker@stmark.org