1st Grade Teacher

Job Description

ST. MARK Catholic School is seeking qualified candidates interested in teaching 1st grade for the 2025-2026 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.

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 your particular subject area and any additional areas of interest.

About the Employer

Our mission is for our students to share the light of Christ as they grow in faith, knowledge, and service.