Who We Want

Working as a Baltimore City Teaching Resident is more than a job -  it’s a commitment to students who are counting on you to help them beat the odds and achieve their full potential. Each day will bring unexpected challenges and immeasurable rewards.

There is no single profile of an ideal candidate. You could be a high-achieving recent college graduate who majored in economics or physics and feels ready to share a passion for these subjects with Baltimore students. You may have built a successful career in business or engineering and want to give back as a teacher working with high-need students. You may have experience working with young people as a social worker or tutor and now wish to start a career in education. Whatever your background, you are committed to improving student achievement and changing the lives of students in Baltimore’s traditionally underserved communities.

Because we know that great teachers are the key to student success, our program is highly selective—admitting just 11% of applicants in 2011.  We look for highly-motivated individuals with diverse personal and professional backgrounds who have the capacity to be successful teaching in one of the district's critical-need subjects; these change annually, but typically include math, science, Spanish, and special education. We review every application carefully, looking for candidates with the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to thrive in some of our city’s most challenging classrooms. These include:

• A commitment to raising achievement among high-need students, including students with disabilities and those who are performing below grade level
• Success in past endeavors
• Perseverance in the face of challenges
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions

If you have what it takes to inspire, motivate, and get results for students, we strongly encourage you to apply now.