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WORKING @ BLS

Baltimore Lab School (BLS) is an innovative learning community fostering scholarship and creativity in students with a variety of language-based 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 are 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. Join an amazing group of educators making a difference!

Baltimore Lab School was the recipient of the Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces Award for 2015, 2016, 2017, and again in 2019. BLS was the top-ranked school in its category because it is an exceptional, exciting, and rewarding place to work, according to those who work here. All full-time employees receive medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. Ask us about our new pay structure!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JULY 2026


Baltimore Lab School seeks a full-time Lower School Classroom Teacher for the July 2026 Summer Program.

BLS Summer Staff hours are from 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM. Summer school runs from July 6th through July 31st. Once a week, staff will supervise students on a field trip somewhere fun, like swimming at an aquatic center! The other four days each week, students will receive instruction. Classroom teachers plan and teach lessons in either reading, writing, math, fitness, science, or art to a small group of students (no more than 7 with an instructional assistant) for 5 class periods. The teacher will have at least 1 planning period during the day.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid teacher's license/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 reviewed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
  • Working knowledge and implementation of IEPs.

Salary Range: $4,000 - 4,300 / 4 weeks


Interested applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current license to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org and the Summer Program Director at summer@baltimorelabschool.org.

2026-2027 School Year

ALL FACULTY & STAFF POSITIONS ARE FILLED AT THIS TIME

ONGOING RECRUITMENT


Baltimore Lab School is always seeking daily Substitute Teachers in all grade levels and content areas.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: 
  • Experience working in a nonpublic or special education school.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred, not required).

PAY RATE: $125/day 
 

Interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and copy of degree and/or transcript (if applicable) to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.


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. 

 


Baltimore Lab School 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.

WHY BLS?

“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

 

“The energy here at BLS is infectious. Students are eager to learn and show genuine interest in what they are learning." — Mr. Allen, High School Math Teacher