Posted: 11-May-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: 64,000-117,000
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Preferred Education:
St. Patrick’s seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, and student-centered teacher to join our vibrant PK3–Grade 8 community of 465 learners in the heart of Washington, DC. At St. Patrick’s, students shine infinitely brighter as they discover their talents and stretch toward their full potential, grow infinitely stronger by developing their values, spirituality, and character, and care infinitely more as they gain confidence in their roles as compassionate global citizens.
Homeroom Teachers play a central role in fostering a love of learning, building a strong sense of community within their classrooms, and instilling the skills and competencies in students to help them thrive in a range of school settings. Homeroom Teachers cultivate a warm, inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Acting as the primary point of contact for their students, Homeroom Teachers collaborate closely with Special-Subject Teachers, Learning Specialists, School Counselors and families to ensure the success of each child. They teach core subjects such as language arts (reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary), social studies, and math, while integrating social-emotional learning and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into daily instruction. In partnership with Learning Specialists, who provide additional academic support and extension, and Special-Subject Teachers in religion, science, art, music, Spanish, library, technology, and physical education, Homeroom Teachers create an enriching experience for every student.
At St. Patrick’s, strong partnerships with families are key to student success. Homeroom Teachers foster open, proactive communication with parents through:
- Presentations at Back-to-School Night and parent events;
- Scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences and detailed narrative reports each trimester;
- Regular updates on student progress, including the timely return of assignments with feedback;
- Interim reports for students requiring additional attention or support; and,
- Maintaining regular communications including announcements, curricular updates, and, when appropriate, photos of student engagement and experiences.
Beyond instruction, Homeroom Teachers manage essential daily tasks such as taking attendance, posting schedules and homework in our learning
management system, and supervising lunch and recess. Teachers proactively address academic, behavioral, or social challenges, working in partnership with parents and the Head of Lower School and School Counselors to recommend interventions or additional support as needed.
The school day begins with Homeroom Teachers arriving at 7:45 am to prepare classrooms, plan activities, and connect with colleagues. Teachers welcome students at 8:00 am, with classes beginning promptly at 8:05 am. The day concludes with teachers overseeing carpool at 2:50 pm, assisting students as needed until 3:45 pm. A typical lower school classroom has between 15 and 18 students. See this sample schedule to better understand the planning periods available to teachers and the typical flow of our six-day rotation.
The ideal candidate for the Homeroom Teacher position will possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (master’s degree preferred);
- Three to five years of successful teaching experience;
- A deep understanding of elementary-age child development and diverse learning needs;
- Expertise in foreign language instruction;
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- A collaborative, collegial approach to working with others; and,
- Successful completion of the ongoing background checks and maintenance of Safeguarding God’s Children Certification (one day course every couple years).
In addition to these qualifications, candidates can learn more about the qualities of a St. Patrick’s Educator by looking at our pilot Faculty Competencies Document.
