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Salary is commensurate with years experience and level of education.
Preferred Education:
Masters
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 reading and mathematics 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.
St. Patrick’s is a co-educational Episcopal parish day school that opened its doors to children 67 years
ago, having been created by resolution of the Vestry of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in 1956. Located in
the Palisades section of Northwest Washington, D.C., and beginning with a Nursery School for 6
students in the Church basement, the Day School has blossomed into a Nursery to Grade 8 institution
for 475 students on two beautifully appointed academic campuses and a third housing an expansive
athletic field and outdoor garden and learning center. As an Episcopal School, St. Patrick’s welcomes
community members of all faiths as well as community members who do not practice a faith tradition.
Community members are encouraged to stand in their own faith or beliefs and be open to all.
In 2017, a 19,000 square foot Middle School was opened for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8. Additionally,
the School provides a robust, nurturing, play-based program for infants and toddlers, which is
celebrating its 32 nd year. Recently revitalized outdoor play and learning spaces reinforce creative,
healthy, and vigorous play and dramatically expand learning opportunities. The award-winn...ing
Environmental Sustainability Program, with a commitment to outdoor education and stewardship of our
planet, has evolved into one of the pillars of the student experience at St. Patrick’s.
Tremendous care and thoughtfulness devoted to child-centered academic programming and teaching
space design, coupled with a strong sense of joy and belonging, are the hallmarks of this school. The
long- tenured faculty and staff devote themselves to providing excellence in education within the
Episcopal tradition, while celebrating the whole child, helping to guide their students toward self-
discovery, cultivation of their strengths, growth of personal integrity, and development into their best
selves.
Mission
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School strives to create a diverse and inclusive learning community of
students, faculty and staff, and parents who recognize the infinite value of every individual as a child of
God. The school is committed to developing character, advancing human understanding, and promoting
academic excellence to shape engaged citizens who live with integrity, empathy, and purpose.
At a Glance
Established: 1956
Enrollment: 475
Grades: Nursery - Grade 8
Students of color: 38%
Full-Time Faculty and Staff: 125
Faculty of color: 39%
Faculty with advanced degrees: 73%
Student/teacher ratio: 6.8:1
Students receiving financial assistance: 24%
Interscholastic sports teams: 19
Music ensembles: 7
Art studios: 3
Campus size: 19 acres
Mascot: Wolfhound
Accreditations and Memberships: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), National
Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools
(AIMSDC), Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW), Mid-Atlantic Episcopal
Schools Association (MAESA, National Business Officers Association (NBOA))