Middle School Religion Teacher - Holy Trinity Catholic School - Washington DC

Holy Trinity School in Georgetown, Washington DC is hiring a Middle School Religion teacher for the 2025-26 school year.

Holy Trinity is a Catholic Elementary school rooted in the Jesuit tradition of education.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal.
The salary for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 with generous benefits

Please email your resume and letter of interest to: principal@htsdc.org

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Planning

Create lesson plans that align with the Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
Utilize Standardize Test scores and other forms of assessment to adjust lesson plans and inform instruction.
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.
Assigns class and homework that support the lesson's objective and re-enforces the learning process.
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

Maintain a grade book that reflects students’ progress on a variety of formative and summative assessments.
Monitor students’ grades and communicate status to parents and administration.
Inform students and parents of assignments/projects and provide detailed written instructions, rubrics and due dates.
Routinely post up to date information (homework, projects and grades) to the school’s grade book portal.
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)