Teaching in Baltimore
Welcome to Baltimore, a big city whose eclectic neighborhoods make it feel like a small town. With one of the nation’s oldest public school systems, Baltimore offers a range of school models and specializations, from early college programs to vocational-technical schools, language immersion, visual and performing arts, and STEM emphases. As an Urban Teacher, you’ll make a difference in one of these 164 schools over the next four years. Across the city, we rally around the young people in our classrooms and the teachers who support them. You’ll discover that there’s no better way to start your career in education than with the incredible children and teens who call Baltimore their home.
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COMBATING RACIAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC
INEQUALITY IN BALTIMORE
Founded in 1729, Baltimore’s story is very much the story of America: one of growth and opportunity, but also one in which communities of color have not shared equally in those advantages. It is a place where segregation and injustice have been countered by families, communities, and institutions driven by a vision of social justice. Nowhere are the past and present of Baltimore City better reflected than in the city’s public schools. As an Urban Teacher in Baltimore, you’ll join thousands of urban educators who are carrying forward a tradition of supporting the young people who will lead Baltimore into its bright future.
CORE VALUES THAT SUPPORT OUR WORK
WE SERVE CHILDREN.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE ARE AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE ARE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS.
Children are the center of our work. We rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice.
WE VALUE EACH OTHER.
We value each other as whole people. We are servant leaders who foster a supportive working environment that is empathetic and caring, and values direct, constructive feedback.
It is our vision that every student in the United States is taught by committed, well-prepared, culturally competent teachers.
Living Here
From the bucolic, tree-lined neighborhoods in the north, to the historic Black American communities in its east and west, to the waterfront enclaves in the southeast, each of Baltimore’s neighborhoods offer something unique and special to its residents. Close to other east coast cities, but more affordable than most, Baltimore is also a hub of world-class museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Baltimore’s many parks or visit the mountains and the beaches that are just a few hours’ drive from the city. It won’t take long for Baltimore to feel like home.
Baltimore Teachers Impact
In just twelve years, Urban Teachers Baltimore has grown to 364 residents and teachers working in classrooms in 100 schools across Baltimore. We came here to join a collaborative community of educators who are building a pipeline of talented teachers. We serve students in high-needs urban schools who deserve the expert instruction and passion of teachers who are committed to an impactful career in the classroom.