What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Grade Teacher position at St. Mark School?
ST. MARK Catholic School is seeking qualified candidates interested in teaching 1st grade for the 2026-2027 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.