Teacher, English Language Arts, Middle School (EX) (2025-2026) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Essex MD

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Essex MD is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Middle School Language Arts teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Our ELA Teachers would be responsible for all curriculum instruction for grades 6-8. The ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students is imperative. The teacher also should be knowledgeable regarding technology integration in lessons.

Essential Functions 

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all AOB policies and procedures. 
• Implement lesson plans utilizing a variety of techniques to motivate, challenge, and engage students. 
• Plan and execute an instructional program that upholds the values and ideals of the Catholic Church and the mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. 
• Create an instructional environment conducive to learning that is appealing and organized. 
• Responsible for the safety and active supervision of students at all times, and for classroom management using PBIS (positive behavior intervention and support) protocols. 
• Interact effectively and respond to all parent communication in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner. 
• Communicate standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents through email, phone calls, conferences, and an electronic grade book on a weekly basis. 
• Maintain high professional standards consistent with the mission of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the teachings of the Catholic Church. 
• Safely and actively supervise students both inside and outside of the classroom. 
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, staff, and administration to plan, implement, and evaluate the instructional program. 
• Expertly integrate G Suite for Education into a 21st Century classroom. 
• Meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students in accordance with the curriculum. Effective instruction will include differentiated learning. 
• Attend all faculty meetings, professional development, grade level, and curriculum meetings. 
• Attend graduation, open houses, and other “after hour” activities as requested. 
• Serve on various committees. 
• Comply with applicable AOB, state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Perform various non-teaching related duties such as recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, etc.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, ELA, or a related field
• MSDE teacher certification preferred
• Knowledge of curriculum, and principles and practices of pedagogy
• Must be proficient in using a variety of technology during daily lessons as well as to enrich and differentiate instruction
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable results of a state and federal fingerprint background check, completion of VIRTUS Training, and completion of all necessary paperwork

Range: 45,000 or higher, depending on certification

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/

*To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application:  Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information.  After submitting your completed application, click “Go To My Presence” to upload these documents.  Then click the “My References” link on the right side to submit your reference information.  Thanks kindly!