Employment

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

2024-2025 School Year

LOWER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (GRADES 1-5)

Baltimore Lab School seeks a full-time Lower School Instructional Assistant (IA) for the 2024-2025 school year.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Assist the classroom teacher with preparation of classroom materials, academic instruction and informal assessments.
Assist the classroom teacher in collecting data for accurate reporting of IEP/PEP goal progress.
Collaborate with the lead teacher and related service providers to provide one-to-one support to students, as needed.
Implement positive behavior supports and prescribed behavioral strategies.
Work with related service providers to ensure the carryover of learned skills and strategies into the classroom and school setting.
Demonstrate knowledge of student’s learning styles and preferences, as well as executive functioning needs, and interact with the student accordingly.

Requirements include:

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to education or psychology.
Certification in Education (preferred).

SALARY RANGE: $31,160 - 40,885

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of current licensure (if applicable) to Ashley Gladfelter, HR Manager, at ashley.gladfelter@baltimorelabschool.org.

ONGOING RECRUITMENT

DAILY SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

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).

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.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

WHY BLS?

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.