Summer Elective Teachers

Summer Elective Teachers

Overview

Bridges is a youth-development program that is committed to the long-term success of Baltimore City youth and to providing life-changing opportunities to independent school students. The program currently works with 871 young people – 485 Baltimore City youth ages 9-23 and 386 independent school students – through sites at The St. Paul’s Schools, Gilman School, The Bryn Mawr School, and McDonogh School.

The Opportunity

Bridges is searching for high school elective teachers with interest and expertise in the following subjects: Engineering/Architecture; Civics/Community Engagement; Animation/Graphic Design; Entrepreneurship; Photography/Videography; Creative Writing; Contemporary Literature; Environmental Science/Policy/Environmental Racism; Performing Arts/Improvisation.

Elective teachers will work as a part of Bridges’ High School Summer Jobs Program. This is an opportunity for excellent teachers with a passion for a subject to craft their own curriculum.

The role is seasonal (majority of work conducted over five weeks in the summer, June 29-July 31, 2026) and part-time (6 hours per week for 5 weeks), making this a great opportunity for teachers seeking part-time summer employment. During the five-week program, teachers will teach their elective class 2 days per week for 3 hours per day. Small class sizes range from 8-15 high school aged students with Bridges’ full-time staff present to assist in the classroom.

The Summer Jobs Program is in-person on-campus at Loyola University Maryland. Teachers will report to Bridges Baltimore’s Senior Director of High School, College, and Career Programs. Before the summer, teachers will be in communication with the Senior Director and will be asked to participate in one meeting in April or May 2026. Teachers will submit course plans and requests for materials by May 1, 2026.

Ideal Candidates

• Love teaching and building relationships with students
• Have a passion for a certain subject and the ability to engage students in it
• Have experience working with high school students from Baltimore City
• Can commit to teaching in all five weeks of the summer program (June 29-July 31, 2026), working 6 hours per week, with course planning during the spring under the supervision of a Senior Director
• Can pass fingerprinting and background check

Compensation: The hourly rate for this seasonal, part-time role is $35 per hour. There are no benefits offered for this role.

• To Apply
• Please send a resume via e-mail to hiring@bridgesbaltimore.org. We will be reviewing resumes on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply before February 28, 2026.
• Please name your resume in the following format: “Elective - Last Name, First Name - r”
• In the e-mail body, please include your name, years of relevant experience, subject you are interested in teaching, how you learned about this opportunity, and 1-3 sentences summarizing your interest in this role.
• Bridges will confirm receipt of resumes with an automated e-mail.

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Bridges Baltimore and its partners are committed to creating a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued for their unique contributions and are able to achieve their highest potential. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is the best learning environment for our students and prepares them to live, work, and thrive in an increasingly global and multicultural community. We reject all prejudice, particularly those based on race, national and ethnic origin, religion, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical characteristics.