Saint Francis International School (SFIS) located in Silver Spring MD is seeking a highly qualified lead teacher for our fullday preschool program for students age 3 or is a PreK8 Catholic school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic School preschool has a Level 4 Quality Rating by the State of Maryland EXCELS criteria and participates in the Maryland PreK Expansion Grant 3/4 Certified Teacher preferredOR at a minimum have a College a minimum candidates must be college graduates able to successfully complete a criminal background check and attend child protection commute to Silver Spring MD 20903 or planning to relocate before starting work in August 2024. (Required)Responsibilities:Primary Duties are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pmAs the lead teacher this position works with a fulltime assistant teacher in delivering high quality instruction to a class of 18 to 20 children every include but are not limited to:PlanningCreate lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious lessons that are learner lessons that address the various needs of all a balanced program of instruction that incorporates direct instruction guide instruction individual/ group practice questioning demonstration and assessments (both formal and informal) to determine if instructional objectives are being assessment data to differentiate instruction to assure that the diverse needs of all students are ManagementEstablish classroom procedures that optimize instructional and enforce rules that are clear and foster an atmosphere in which all can a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and high expectations for that Catholic values are the basis of all interactions between students and email notes home and phone calls to inform parents if a student is not making adequate academic or behavior conferences with parents if students need academic or behavior interventionProduce quarterly progress reports and report Identity (Practicing Catholic not required)Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs traditions and and encourage prayer in the Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).NonInstructional DutiesPerform duties such as recess lunch and classroom teacher substitution (as required).Participate in all required faculty and professional development 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 positions duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the Type: FulltimeBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceProfessional development assistanceRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayAbility to Relocate:Silver Spring MD 20903: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person
PreK Lead Teacher
