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Located on a 26-acre campus, Mercy High School provides a rigorous Catholic, college-preparatory education to bright and promising girls from more than 64 zip codes in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mercy knows how to prepare girls to lead and to excel in a dynamic global society. Our highly individualized approach to a college-preparatory program challenges each Mercy Girl to become a young woman of intellect, faith, and service. As a school authorized by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Middle Years Programme, our curriculum in grades 9 and 10 features concept-based instruction and structured inquiry as a pedagogical tool. Courses in the upper levels are challenging and engaging. Mercy is an IB Candidate School pursuing authorization for the IB Diploma Programme.
Sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School continues a 150-year legacy of Mercy excellence in education in Baltimore. Rooted in the charism and tradition of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, we welcome girls from diverse backgrounds who together make Mercy an extraordinary learning community. If you are excited about providing an excellent educational experience for talented girls, and if you are passionate about the values of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy - hospitality, compassion for others, service, justice, and equality - we welcome you to join us!
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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mercy High School!
Mercy High School seeks dynamic, student-centered individuals to become a part of our daily substitute list. Mercy High School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12 located in Baltimore, MD.
Substitutes will be contacted for daily assignments in any of Mercy High School’s academic areas on an as-needed basis. The length of an individual substitute teaching assignment varies but will generally be between the hours of 7:45 AM to 3:15 PM.
Key duties:
- Provide continuity in student learning
- Adhere to the classroom teacher’s daily lesson plans
- Effectively supervise the classroom
- Collect and distribute assignments
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
- Supervise students during non-instructional time in accordance with absent teacher’s schedule
- Other teaching duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Prior experience with students in grades 9-12 is strongly preferred, particularly in a classroom setting
Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to begin the interview process.
Interested candidates should contact Ms. Kathryn Adelsberger, Principal, at kadelsberger@mercyhighschool.com. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Mercy High School is seeking a full-time Spanish language teacher to begin August 2023. The ideal candidate has experience teaching beginner and intermediate Spanish courses and holds the minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Final course assignments will be determined based on the school’s needs and the skill set of the candidate.
Responsibilities include:
- teaching five sections of Spanish language courses
- advising a small group of students
- working and solving problems with department and year-level teams
- collaborating on IB curriculum development and assessment
- participating in ongoing professional development
- attending school events, chaperoning activities, and participating in meetings
Candidates should be academically strong and dedicated to teaching a diverse group of girls in a community that values intellectual pursuits, strong relationships, and spiritual development. The successful candidate will be cognizant of the special role a teacher has in the spiritual and religious development of youth, model critical inquiry and lifelong learning, and demonstrate integrity and fairness in all aspects of community life.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and statement of philosophy of education to Kathryn Adelsberger, Principal at kadelsberger@mercyhighschool.com.
Mercy High School is seeking a head varsity swimming coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. The swimming season begins in the middle of November and concludes in early February.
Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to Nick Gill, director of athletics, at ngill@mercyhighschool.com
Mercy High School is seeking an assistant varsity field hockey coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports to the head coach of the varsity field hockey team. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. The field hockey season begins in the middle of August and concludes in early November.
Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to Nick Gill, director of athletics, at ngill@mercyhighschool.com.
Mercy High School is seeking a head JV basketball coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the director of athletics. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. The basketball season begins in the middle of November and concludes in early February.
Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to Nick Gill, director of athletics, at ngill@mercyhighschool.com.
Mercy High School is seeking an assistant varsity soccer coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports to the head coach of the varsity soccer team. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. The soccer season begins in the middle of August and concludes in early November.
Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to Nick Gill, director of athletics, at ngill@mercyhighschool.com.
Mercy High School is seeking a head cheerleading coach. Candidates should possess excellent organization and communication skills. This position reports regularly to the dean of students. This is a paid, part-time position and a background check is required. The cheer season begins in late August and concludes in early February.
Interested candidates should send a resume and two to three professional references to Terri Rinehart, dean of students, at trinehart@mercyhighschool.com.