Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington·Rockville, Maryland
The Preschool Teaching Assistant is responsible for planning and delivering learner-based instruction aligned with academic and religious standards. They must manage the classroom environment, assess student progress, and foster Catholic identity through prayer and liturgical support.
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Jude Regional Catholic School in Rockville Maryland is hiring a Preschool Teaching Assistant for the 2026-27 school year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.
The hourly pay rate is $18.19 per hour with excellent benefits.
This is a 10 month position.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: mark.crimans@stjuderockville.org
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)
While 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 position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the Principal.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and obtain teacher certification in MD, VA, or DC within three years of hire. Knowledge of child development is required, and experience in an elementary school setting is preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, teaching assistant roles are often driven by school staffing needs and support for students with disabilities, so openings can appear throughout the year. Competition can be tighter for candidates who already meet the education threshold and can show strong verbal and interpersonal skills; this role also includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your diploma or GED plus associate degree or 48 college credits, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
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