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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 social studies teacher and department chair to begin August 2023. The ideal candidate has experience leading a department and teaching a variety of social studies courses. While the final course assignments will be determined based on the school’s needs and the skill set of the candidate, preference will be given to candidates with experience in World History and AP Psychology.

Responsibilities include:

  • chairing the Social Studies Department by providing pedagogical leadership and performing relevant administrative tasks
  • teaching four sections of social studies
  • 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 full-time educator with part-time responsibilities (2/5) as the Diploma Programme (DP) Coordinator paired with teaching duties (3/5). The ideal candidate has experience in pedagogical leadership and instructional coaching. Preference will be given to candidates with IB experience. The final course assignments will be determined based on the school’s needs and the skill set of the candidate. This position will grow to be 3/5 DP Coordinator and 2/5 teaching duties in 2024-2025.

DP Coordinator responsibilities include:

  • working with teachers to implement the program
  • ensuring successful completion of the DP candidacy and authorization process
  • planning and leading IB professional development
  • ensuring adherence to requirements of IB
  • communicating about the program to relevant constituencies
  • maintaining records related to DP
  • organizing and overseeing Internal and External Assessments for all DP courses
  • teaching three sections in an academic subject
  • advising a small group of students
  • working and solving problems with department and year-level teams
  • 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 full-time mathematics teacher to begin August 2023. The ideal candidate has experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses. While the final course assignments will be determined based on the school’s needs and the skill set of the candidate, preference will be given to candidates with experience in geometry and advanced courses.

Responsibilities include:

  • teaching five sections of mathematics
  • 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 full-time Executive Assistant to the Principal. This is a full-time 12-month position to start immediately if the successful candidate is available mid-academic year or on July 1, 2023.

The executive assistant is the primary point of contact for the principal and the dean of students, working one-on-one with administrators, faculty, and other professional staff on the responsibilities associated with managing the school and communicating with its constituents.

The ideal candidate has experience as an executive administrative assistant, preferably in a school setting. The successful candidate will be an independent worker with the ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload. The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess strong interpersonal skills for interactions with students, faculty, staff, and parents. Experience with Blackbaud is a plus.

A sample of responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate the affairs of and manage the office of academic and student affairs
  • Assist with planning of the schedule and academic calendar
  • Assist with planning and management of parent events
  • Prepare and coordinate information for teachers related to the academic status of students 
  • Prepare administrative correspondence and mass mailings
  • Coordinate paperwork for Titles II and IV
  • Maintain records related to academic progress and disciplinary action
  • Update school website for academics, clubs, and calendar items
  • Oversee and manage distribution of faculty mail
  • Receive calls, take messages, and route correspondence
  • Handle requests and queries
  • Arrange meetings and appointments
  • Make travel arrangements
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate the ordering of supplies
  • Arrange hospitality for large and small events
  • Assist with the management of borrowing uniforms
  • Enter and manage data for academic and communication platforms
  • Produce reports
  • Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system
  • Attend community and other relevant meetings

Candidates should be dedicated to working in a school with a diverse group of girls in a community that values intellectual pursuits, strong relationships, and spiritual development.  

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Kathryn Adelsberger, Principal at kadelsberger@mercyhighschool.com  

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 candidates for a full-time position as Service Learning Coordinator (2/5 position) and Religious Studies teacher (3/5 position) to begin August 2023. The ideal candidate has experience in coordinating community service opportunities for young people and/or teaching religion. Candidates should be a practicing Roman Catholic and possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities include:

  • coordinating the Frances Warde Service Learning Program
  • organizing and chaperoning community service opportunities for students
  • teaching three sections of Religious Studies 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