Employment

Baltimore Lab School (BLS) is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with a variety of learning disabilities and ADHD. In an environment of inquiry and hands-on exploration, BLS students learn to advocate for themselves as they become engaged and compassionate members of a global society.

All BLS employees are dedicated to the education and growth of students with learning differences. Our staff is collaborative, caring professionals who provide the best education possible to our students. They achieve this through implementing an arts-infused, project-based curriculum that adheres to Common Core standards. All first-year teachers at BLS are supported through a structured mentoring program. All full-time employees receive medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. 

BLS strives to hire a diverse staff in order to prepare students to be global citizens by exposing them to people from different cultures and social groups, along with the opportunity to affirm students' cultural identities and enhance the learning environment. This can also provide employees with an opportunity to work, learn, and grow with a diverse group of people.

Baltimore Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.

SUMMER 2023 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FULL-TIME SUMMER TEACHERS - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Baltimore Lab School seeks to fill three full-time Middle School positions: (1) 6th Grade Math/Science teacher, (1) 7th/8th Grade reading teacher, (1) 7th/8th Grade writing teacher, and (1) 7th/8th Grade math teacher for the Summer 2023 Program.

BLS Summer Staff hours are from 8:30 to 2:30. Summer school runs from July 5th through July 28th. Every Monday staff will supervise students on an excursion. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays are days when students receive instruction. Middle School Teachers teach four classes in Grades 6 -8 and will have two planning periods during the day. There are 4 available Middle School teaching positions.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid teacher's certificate in the area of General Special Education 1-8, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.
 

FULL-TIME SUMMER TEACHERS - LOWER & MIDDLE SCHOOL ART or CLUB

Baltimore Lab School is seeking two full-time Lower/Middle School teachers (Grades 1-8) for the Summer 2023 Program.

BLS Summer Staff hours are from 8:30 to 2:30. Summer School runs from July 5th through July 28th.  Every Monday, staff will supervise students on an excursion. Lower School students also participate in cooking days every Friday. This is an all-day event where students decide on a menu, shop at the local Safeway, prepare, and eat lunch with their peers from all grades. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are days when students receive instruction in reading, writing, math, art, and fitness. The Lower School Art or Club Teacher will be responsible for teaching art/club classes to students in Grades 1-8. The Art or Club Teacher will have 5 classes and 1 planning period during the day. There will be a classroom assistant in the room with Lower School groups. There are 2 available Lower/Middle School teaching positions.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid teacher's certificate in the area of General Special Education 1-8, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

FULL-TIME SUMMER TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL CLUB

Baltimore Lab School is seeking a full-time club teacher for High School (Grades 9-12) for the Summer 2023 Program.

BLS Summer Staff hours are from 8:30 to 2:30. Summer school runs from July 5th through July 31st. Every Thursday staff will supervise students on an excursion. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are days when students receive instruction. High School Teachers will have four classes and two planning periods during the day.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid teacher's certificate in the area of General Special Education 1-8, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE - HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION/ELA

Baltimore Lab School is seeking a long-term substitute to cover a High School ELA classroom at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing daily lessons in English/Language Arts that meet Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Differentiating instruction for students with learning disabilities.
• Collaboration with colleagues including Related Service Providers, Arts team staff, Educational Services team, and peer teachers.
  Serving as an Educational Advisor for a small caseload of students. This includes quarterly data tracking, progress updates, and attending IEP/PEP meetings as needed.

Requirements include:

• Valid teacher’s certificate in the area of Special Education, in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification in the area of Special Education reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education. Previous teaching experience may also be considered.
• Strong background in the area of English/Language Arts.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE - LOWER SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

Baltimore Lab School is seeking a long-term substitute to cover a Lower School classroom at the start of the 2023-2024 school year (from mid-August to mid-November).  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing daily lessons in Math and Science that meet Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Differentiating instruction for students with learning disabilities.
• Collaboration with colleagues including Instructional Assistants, Related Service Providers, Arts team staff, Educational Services team, and peer teachers.
• Serving as an Educational Advisor for a small caseload of students. This includes quarterly data tracking, progress updates, and attending IEP/PEP meetings as needed.

Requirements include:

• Valid teacher’s certificate in the area of Special Education,  in another area with eligibility to add a General Special Education endorsement, or in the process of having an application for certification in the area of Special Education reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (Part-Time)

Baltimore Lab School is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist for the 2023-2024 school year.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide outstanding therapeutic intervention and assessment (competency with the use of formal and informal assessment tools).
• Provide consultation to the school staff and families regarding speech-language development and its connection to the curriculum.
• Maintain accurate speech-language student records and therapy logs with relevant data to document student progress.
• Develop and implement appropriate goals for IEPs that are directly related to students’ documented needs.

Requirements include:

• Master’s Degree from an ASHA accredited university.
• Maryland State licensure or ability to obtain appropriate state licensure.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency is preferred, however, CFs will be considered.
• Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs and participation in IEP meetings.
• Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with parents, teachers, and other professionals.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current certification to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

Substitute Teachers (ONGOING)

Baltimore Lab School is always seeking daily Substitute Teachers.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and copy of the required degree and/or transcript, to show completion of a Bachelor's Degree, to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

“The energy here at BLS is infectious. Students are eager to learn and show genuine interest in the skills they are learning. They are not afraid to make mistakes, laugh about them, and correct them.”  — Mr. Allen, High School Math Teacher 

INTERNSHIPS

Every semester, Baltimore Lab School hosts undergraduate and graduate students from local colleges and universities. These opportunities have included internships, student teaching, and service learning projects.  During their time here, these undergraduate and graduate students work with a variety of Baltimore Lab School faculty and staff in classrooms, admissions, development, alumni relations, outdoor education, after-school programs, and more.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Jennifer Kelleher, Education Director, at jennifer.kelleher@baltimorelabschool.org or 410-735-0020. 

“My favorite part of BLS is definitely the students. they are so kind and excited to learn. They make my job meaningful and enjoyable.” — Ms. Fabian, Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

LOCATION

Baltimore Lab School is conveniently located in the heart of Baltimore City's historic Old Goucher neighborhood. We take pride in — and full advantage of — our prestigious university neighbors, including Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), as well as the rich arts and culture scenes of the Station North Arts and Entertainment District and Charles Village.