Teacher, Religion (EX)(2026-2027)-St. John Regional, Frederick MD

St. John Regional Catholic School is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Middle School Religion Teacher. We provide a Catholic education through excellent academic and extracurricular programs that promote leadership, achievement, and service within the Church and the community. The teacher creates a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social, and spiritual growth of all students.

• Essential Functions
• Uphold all Archdiocese of Baltimore (AOB) and school policies, procedures, and expectations while maintaining high professional and Catholic standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging instruction aligned with AOB and Maryland State Standards, using a variety of techniques to motivate and challenge students.
• Create a positive, organized, student-centered classroom environment that supports academic, social, and spiritual growth.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and integrate G Suite for Education and other digital tools to support a 21st‑century learning environment.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records, and communicate consistently with parents, students, and administration.
• Implement PBIS strategies and ensure active supervision and safety of students at all times, including assigned duties before, during, and after school.
• Support the Catholic identity of the school through participation in liturgies, prayer, faith‑based activities, and the integration of Catholic values across the curriculum.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, and administration; participate in faculty meetings, committees, professional development, and in‑service learning.
• Attend required school events such as Back‑to‑School Nights, Open Houses, and Parent‑Teacher Conferences.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans with clear objectives and maintain an engaging, organized classroom environment.
• Assist with school‑wide initiatives and responsibilities as assigned by administration.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff while modeling the values and ideals of the Catholic Church.

• Position Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• MSDE teacher certification in Education or the desire to obtain it
• Knowledge of curriculum and the principles and practices of pedagogy
• Classroom teaching experience preferred