Secondary English Teacher (School Year 2026-2027)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

School Profile

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.

The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at

Position Summary:

The English Teacher (grades 6-12) will design, develop, and deliver quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to national and school guidelines. Providing suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers. This position reports to the Assistant Principal

Job Description:

• Planning and instructing lessons in English
• Enforcing classroom management and school administrative policies
• Assessing and accommodating students' learning needs and styles
• Using technology to deliver lessons and other educational materials
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Preparing students for standardized ELA and post-secondary entrance tests
• Grading student's assignments, tests, and exams
• Evaluate each student’s progress in math knowledge and skills.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervise daily and check homework, ensure students’ academic progress, and serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
• Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and use this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator(s) to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Qualifications:

The MS/US ELA teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the State of Maryland authority. In accordance with certification requirements and performance expectations, all classroom teachers shall meet the following employment criteria.

• MSDE Certification in English preferred or ability to obtain a conditional license.
• Successful completion of a background check
• Bachelor's Degree