Immediately Need Elementary Teacher (FT) in Washington DC
Job title: Elementary Teacher (FT)
Company: ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Job description: Elementary Teacher (K-8)
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- Maintains a safe classroom through strong, supportive classroom management.
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- Attends continuing education classes/professional development opportunities to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
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