Careers

Position Details

General Summary

McDonogh School is searching for a dynamic fifth grade Language Arts teacher who can ignite a love of reading and language arts to support independent learning. The teacher will work with our Middle School fifth grade team. This is an immediate part-time opening.

Compensation for a part time teaching position will generally be offered in the range of $25,000- $35,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.

Essential Functions

• Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons that use full-length texts to develop students’ literary analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters a love of reading and challenges all learners

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred .

Additional Experience

• Experience working with students with learning differences is a plus, as is the ability to differentiate instruction and use data to guide teaching
• The ideal candidate for this ELA position brings strong experience in reading instruction within a novel-based curriculum.

Additional Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• A positive disposition and ability to function within a highly motivated and fast-paced team
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with adults and students
• All McDonogh employees should uphold the School's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate the School's core character values.
• Belief in, commitment to, and ability to articulate McDonogh's mission
• Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations
• Must express a commitment to becoming an active member of the McDonogh community by participating in school activities and working with students outside of the classroom
• Must have ability to work in a diverse environment and inclusive culture that values and respects difference across race, ethnicity, religion, and orientation or identity.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Working Conditions

Evening and weekend hours may be required. Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Other working conditions include climbing stairs, walking around campus, sitting, standing, and significant computer use including extensive close use of a computer monitor.