Calvert School, an independent lower and middle school, is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and student-centered Homeroom Teacher for its Lower School for the 2026-27 school year.  Calvert School inspires each child to lead a life of purpose by providing a strong foundation in academic skills and character development. At Calvert School, students learn and grow in a joyful and nurturing community that cultivates intellectual curiosity, confidence, and a deep appreciation for learning.

Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland. The campus is easily accessible from Charles Street and I-83. 

Homeroom teachers are responsible for the daily instruction of reading, math, composition, history, geography, and other content areas.  The Calvert curriculum cultivates curiosity and challenges all of our students.  We believe our unique approach helps create lifelong learners who strive to achieve mastery in all their academic pursuits.  In addition to managing the daily affairs of a homeroom, teachers communicate frequently with parents and collaborate with their grade level team members to develop and teach curriculum that is motivating and age appropriate.  Faculty members are expected to contribute to the Calvert community as field trip chaperones, coaches, and club advisors, and will serve on school committees on occasion.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Serve as the primary classroom teacher and advisor for a homeroom of Lower School students.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging, and differentiated lessons.
• Create a positive classroom culture that supports social-emotional learning and community building.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with grade-level colleagues, specialists, and learning support staff.
• Maintain accurate records, write progress reports, and participate in conferences.
• Support school-wide initiatives, events, and professional responsibilities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Job qualifications are below:

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education or related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching elementary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in elementary instruction and assessment.

Calvert School offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salaries for teachers are based on years of teaching experience, education, and job-related responsibilities.  The salary range for teachers is $50,000 to $70,000 and candidates with additional teaching experience and/or advanced degrees may receive a higher salary.  Calvert School offers medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. Teachers also receive generous leave that includes paid holidays, sick, and personal leave days. 

Interested candidates should send a resume to: 
HR@CalvertSchoolMD.org (preferred method)

About Calvert School, Inc.

Calvert School, a non-sectarian lower and middle school, provides an excellent day school education to area boys and girls. Children are prepared for secondary school and for a lifetime of learning by mastering the academic basics. Through its financial aid and recruitment efforts, Calvert strives to offer an educational opportunity to students of varied ethnic and economic backgrounds. Calvert School is located in Tuscany-Canterbury, a residential neighborhood in Baltimore City, just north of Johns Hopkins University and south of Loyola University Maryland, accessible from Charles Street and I-83.

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