Lower School Homeroom Teacher

Overview

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. The 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 of 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.

• 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.

• 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 (preferred method) Calvert School – HR Dept. 105 Tuscany Road Baltimore, MD 21210 Fax: www.

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Calvert School is a coed independent lower and middle school.