Position Notice

Are you looking for a full-time, paid ministry position serving children or youth in an urban setting?

Mt. Clare Christian School (MCCS), located in Southwest Baltimore City, currently has openings for Assistant Teachers for the 2016-2017 school year. We are seeking Assistant Teachers at the Middle School and High School levels. MCCS is an urban K-12 school in the Anabaptist tradition, serving a diverse population of students. Our school’s mission is to provide quality, Christ-centered education for residents of the Mt. Clare neighborhood and children of members of Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church. Mt. Clare Christian School is an evangelistic outreach of Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church.

The successful candidate for these positions is devoted to the Christian faith, an active member in good standing of a church and has experience working with children and youth in a church, school or camp setting. The candidate loves learning and has a strong academic background.

Our school utilizes the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) mastery system of learning. Teachers work as educational guides in the classroom, assisting students with meeting daily work goals, communicating with parents about student progress and inspiring students toward academic achievement. Our teachers serve as role models to students in life and faith; character and integrity are of the utmost importance.

All staff must undergo a federal, state and local background check. New staff must be willing to attend an A.C.E. staff training prior to the first day of school. (Training costs are covered by our school.)

Qualifications:

Education: A college degree is preferred, years of experience in a school or ministry setting will also be considered.

Experience: A minimum of one year of experience working directly with children and/or youth is required. One to two years of ministry leadership experience (e.g., youth or children’s ministry leader) or classroom teaching experience (substitute teaching is acceptable) is preferred. Experience working with students from an under-resourced background is preferred.

To apply, you must be at least 21 years old.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume that highlights your ministry and education experience, including your work and/or volunteer experiences.  You may also submit a cover letter stating why you want to work at Mt. Clare Christian School.  Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to Eboni Zook, Principal at mtclarecs@gmail.com. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit their application materials by May 23, 2016. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.