K & 1st Grade Teacher Openings 2026-2027

FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL OF LAUREL

Laurel, MD, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Christian Academy of Laurel (formerly First Baptist School of Laurel), located in Laurel, MD, serves students in PreK through 8th grade. CAL is looking to fill Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher positions for the 2026-2027 school year. A Bachelor’s Degree, at minimum, is required. Pay is determined according to years of teaching experience.

We are also accepting applications for Pre-K aides and for K-8th substitute teachers. A bachelor's degree is not required for subs or aides.

Our mission is to partner with parents in pointing their children to Jesus as Savior, the Bible as God’s Word, and preparing them to reach adulthood with the spiritual and intellectual competence needed to impact their culture for Christ. Additionally, as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Laurel, applicants will be theologically examined to ensure alignment with the faith and practices of FBCL.

Job Responsibilities:

Create and follow developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Support children’s social, emotional, and academic growth.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
Communicate professionally with families.
Ability and desire to teach children of various ability levels; incorporating differentiation into lessons
Incorporate technology into the curriculum
Develop formal and informal assessments to measure student mastery
Analyze student data regularly and use it to guide planning and instruction
Attend parent meetings as needed
Attend all faculty and staff meetings
Follow all COMAR/OCC regulations and school policies.

Job Qualifications:

School Aged Teacher

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in an education-related field, required.
Experience teaching students is preferred, but not necessary.
Proficiency with technology and multimedia equipment such as interactive white boards, LCD projector, Google Classroom, and document camera preferred
Background check & fingerprinting will be performed
CPR/First Aid (or willing to obtain)

Preschool Aide

Preschool 90-Hour Certificate
OR CDA in Preschool not required, but a plus.
Background check & fingerprinting will be performed
CPR/First Aid (or willing to obtain)

Please send resumes or questions about the position to Head of School, Pastor Russ Spikes, at rspikes@christianacademyoflaurel.org.