Middle School; Grades 5-8 Social Studies or History Teacher Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School (Grades 5-8) Social Studies or History Teacher

School and Results

St. Ignatius Loyola Academy is an independent, tuition‑free, Jesuit school for boys in grades 5‑8 from underserved communities. The children we serve lack access to high‑quality schools and support programs that can change the trajectory of their lives. Through our innovative educational program, the Academy offers a path of hope and resolve to young men in Baltimore. The educational experiences and opportunities the Academy provides are designed specifically to address the needs of urban boys by developing the intellectual, physical, and social qualities of each student, leading to their success in high school, college, and adult lives.

Our results speak to that future. Over the school’s 31‑year history, 98% of graduates have received a high school diploma. Eighty‑eight percent of graduates go on to immediately enroll in college or other post‑secondary education, surpassing Maryland and national rates.

Founded in 1993 and located in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood, St. Ignatius Loyola Academy is an extended day and eleven‑month school year program for 118 students representing 29 zip codes across Baltimore. We offer a supportive learning community for both students and faculty, small class sizes (13‑15 students), and work‑life balance. Academy graduates attend exemplary public and private high schools, both day and boarding, in Baltimore and throughout the Mid‑Atlantic and New England regions.

Our Graduate Support Program provides counseling and advising support to over 200 graduates who are currently attending high school and college. The Academy is an independent Catholic Jesuit school accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS) and sponsored by the USA East Jesuit Province. Grounded in that educational tradition, the Academy’s faculty and staff educate deserving young men to be intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to doing justice.

Full‑Time

Teacher

The successful candidate will teach, coach, and advise students, participate in summer programming, and demonstrate commitment to all aspects of the Academy’s mission. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in history, social sciences, or another core subject area, and have experience with middle school or high school‑aged youth. Flexibility in teaching additional subject areas is also a plus.

Teaching at the Academy is an 11‑month position that includes participating in the June two‑week residential summer camp and teaching during the month‑long July session.

Provide an engaging learning environment conducive to student success.

Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials.

Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and guide and improve instruction.

Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner.

Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework.

Differentiated instruction reaches all learners.

Foster a positive classroom culture.

Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal as required.

Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and curriculum design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the Academy.

Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to coordinate future instruction.

Attend parent‑teacher conferences and report card distribution events.

Identify the special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed.

Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports.

Coach athletic programs, advise clubs, and lead extra‑curricular activities as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or Dean of Students.

Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school‑sponsored activities.

Attend the graduation ceremony.

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