MAT at St. Mary's College of Maryland

MAT at St. Mary's College of Maryland The Masterful Teacher: A Reflective Practitioner - Facilitating Achievement in Communities of Diverse Student Populations The faculty of St.

Mary’s College believes that offering a certification program through an accredited Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree will allow its students to take full advantage of the rich undergraduate curriculum available at our college – to spend a semester abroad, to complete a double major, to take elective courses in many diverse areas, to try interdisciplinary courses – and then to be able to syn

thesize that richly textured content background with graduate courses in education so they can better serve their future students. The MAT option builds on students’ solid grounding in a vigorously defined major and in the breadth of their Core Curriculum requirements while allowing them a seamless transition into the professional coursework. The MAT provides basic instruction in pedagogical strategies, assessment, curriculum development, discipline and management, and other specific elements of the professional educator’s knowledge base. Certification programs exist for:
-Elementary, grades 1-6
-Secondary, grades 7-12: English, Math, Social Studies/History, Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), and Theater
-PreK-12: Art, Music, and Modern Foreign Language (Chinese, German, French, Spanish)

It is also possible for an individual to add certification in early childhood education to the elementary certificate. All of the teacher certification programs available through this MAT degree have full program approval from the Maryland State Department of Education and lead to reciprocity for certification in a majority of other states. Our program completers have a 100% pass rate on the PRAXIS exams, and our hiring rate for those who choose to teach, is 100%. The Master of Arts is a full-time, year-long program requiring participants to be in county public schools from the beginning of the program. The mentor/cooperating teachers at the school sites provide support and expertise that will prepare the student to meet the challenge of the beginning teacher, translating theory into practice.

08/25/2026

Alums- are you looking for a middle social studies position?!?We might have a lead for you…

Email [email protected] for more information.

Alumni! What advice would you give our MATs as they start their internships?
08/22/2026

Alumni! What advice would you give our MATs as they start their internships?

👀 I spy with my little eye… some MAT alums at St. Mary's County Public Schools’ New Teacher Orientation! 🎉🍎 Congratulati...
08/12/2026

👀 I spy with my little eye… some MAT alums at St. Mary's County Public Schools’ New Teacher Orientation! 🎉🍎 Congratulations to all of the newest educators entering the field! We are so excited to see where this next chapter takes you and are incredibly proud to welcome these incredible teachers into the profession. ❤️📚 Here’s to an amazing first year! 👏✨

Welcome to our newest SMCPS educators! 🍎📚
Our 2026–2027 New Educator Orientation is underway, bringing together 85 educators as they connect with colleagues, mentors, and resources for the year ahead.
We are excited to have you with us and cannot wait to see all that this year brings. Welcome to SMCPS!

07/28/2026

North Point High School is looking for a math teacher. If interested, call Principal Daniel Kaple at the school (301) 753-1759!

Happy first day of classes, MAT Cohort 26-27! We are all cheering for you as you take the next step in your teaching jou...
07/01/2026

Happy first day of classes, MAT Cohort 26-27! We are all cheering for you as you take the next step in your teaching journey!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is actively recruiting Special Education teachers for a variety of school communiti...
06/16/2026

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is actively recruiting Special Education teachers for a variety of school communities and grade levels across our division.

To learn more about Special Education teaching opportunities in FCPS, please visit:
https://www.fcps.edu/careers/career-opportunities/special-education-teaching-opportunities

In addition, FCPS will host an Instructional Job Fair on Wednesday, June 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary School. This event provides candidates with the opportunity to meet division leaders and school representatives from each of our six regions and learn more about available teaching opportunities.

As one of the largest school divisions in the nation, FCPS serves more than 183,000 students in grades PreK–12 who represent diverse cultures and speak more than 200 languages. Located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, FCPS offers competitive compensation, with teacher salaries reaching up to $136,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes two pension plans vested after five years.

We are seeking passionate and collaborative educators who are committed to helping every student succeed while working alongside supportive colleagues, families, and communities.
FCPS is also excited to be implementing a new strategic plan focused on Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity. To learn more about our vision for the future, please visit:
https://www.fcps.edu/strategic-plan

The strategic plan is our North Star for how we ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student from now through 2030. With this strategic plan, we begin on a transformative journey to ensure the success of every student in our diverse community.

We are looking for additional College Supervisors for the 26-27 school year! The ideal candidate would have experience s...
05/28/2026

We are looking for additional College Supervisors for the 26-27 school year!

The ideal candidate would have experience supervising new teachers, holds an Admin 1+ license, and is able to observe our MATs during a standard school day.

The contract position requires 5-6 observations over the course of the academic year.

In particular, we are seeking supervisors for secondary English, social studies/history, math and science classes.

If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please complete the following:

05/26/2026

It’s been just over a week and we are still celebrating the launch of these amazing educators into their own classrooms. What an honor it is to be a part of their teacher preparation!! You’ve got this, MAT Class of 2026! We are cheering for you every step of way.

Hey Alums! We are looking for housing for our incoming MAT cohort. If you have a room that you’d be willing to rent to a...
05/19/2026

Hey Alums! We are looking for housing for our incoming MAT cohort. If you have a room that you’d be willing to rent to a future teacher, please reach out to [email protected]

It's MRP Presentation Day! Wish our 2026 MAT cohort good luck as they present their year long research projects.
05/14/2026

It's MRP Presentation Day! Wish our 2026 MAT cohort good luck as they present their year long research projects.

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