Friends School Of Baltimore Inc·Baltimore, Maryland
Provide substitute teaching services for grades PK-12, modeling habits of mind such as creativity and empathy. Foster an inclusive learning environment that reflects diversity and supports student development.
Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Friends School of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21210
Casual - As Needed
$60 - $120 daily
Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.
Are you an enthusiastic and innovative educator looking for an exciting opportunity? Friends School of Baltimore is seeking substitute teachers to join our dynamic team.
Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience. We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:
A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of students.
Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position.
Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and a record of successful collaboration with students and families. Flexibility, optimism, and the ability to integrate technology into learning are highly valued.
Market context
In Maryland, substitute teacher openings often reflect ongoing day-to-day coverage needs in elementary schools, so districts may move quickly when they find qualified candidates. This role is competitive because preferred qualifications include an Elementary Education degree, current MSDE certification, child development knowledge, and elementary classroom experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any recent elementary teaching or supervision experience in your application.
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