Early Childhood Teacher Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Planning
• Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and
Religious Standards.
• 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 lectures, 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.
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
• 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 as mass, penance services, prayer
services, etc.
• Lead and encourage prayer 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)
• Must obtain required religious certification. (as required)