High School Teacher - Annapolis

JOB OVERVIEW: · High School Teacher (Multiple Positions), Full-time · LOCATION: · Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Maryland · Note: The following is our overview of this position at New Village Academy, provided to elaborate on the unique aspects of the NVA teacher role. · It is not a ...

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JOB OVERVIEW:
High School Teacher (Multiple Positions), Full-time


LOCATION:
Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Maryland

Note:

The following is our overview of this position at New Village Academy, provided to elaborate on the unique aspects of the NVA teacher role.

It is not a formal job description.

Every NVA teacher will be an employee of Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS), governed by a legal job description for each subject area position and the AACPS/TAAAC negotiated agreement.

(See AACPS Careers webpage)

About New Village Academy
Come join us in reinventing high school - giving students the WILL and the SKILL to transform their own education and future New Village Academy, a small public charter high school opening in Fall 2026 at Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking dedicated and innovative teachers to create a new school community together

Co-designed by high school students, teachers, and Annapolis community leaders, New Village is committed to "High School Done Differently" using Equity as our Foundation, the Science of Motivation as our Playbook, and the City of Annapolis as our Classroom.

Our small size fosters a close-knit community where every student is known as a unique individual, ensuring that no one "falls through the cracks." Our project-based learning model and emphasis on internships, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment in college prepare students for the future they envision for themselves.

We are looking for educators who are adaptive, reflective, collaborative, and creative problem-solvers ready for the challenge of building a visionary new school in a diverse community from the ground up

Our approach is inspired by Big Picture Learning, Expeditionary Learning (EL Education), Modern Classrooms Project, and Restorative Justice in Education, drawing from the strengths of each to create a unique vision for student learning.

Our competency-based (CBE) portfolio assessment framework frees learning from seat time in a classroom and allows us to innovate and empower students to chart their own course.

Please take time to learn more about us at

What a teacher does at NVA

Serves as a "Crew Leader" to 14 students (looping for all 4 years)- acts as an interdisciplinary teacher/advisor, prioritizes relationship-building, engages in wayfinding, team-building, wellness strategies, and family collaboration/communication, and guides each Crew member toward an engaged, successful life of their own design.

Serves as a content area teacher using "guide on the side" teaching strategies, project-based cross-disciplinary learning experiences, blended learning, and strengths-based differentiation.

Creates and implements culturally responsive, locally-grounded Community Action Projects (Science, Literacy, and Social Studies) and/or self-paced skill development structures using the Modern Classrooms Project approach (especially for Math and Language skill development) for our academically, racially, economically, and culturally diverse students.

Holds students accountable for building high-quality portfolios of their work in our competency-based assessment framework, across four domains: academic mastery, communication, personal growth, and life and career development.

Contributes to Restorative Justice processes and collaborative decision-making.

Designs and oversees frequent field studies and community service work, including collaborating with community organizations, riding public transit with students, and embracing occasional outdoor adventure challenges.

Conducts visits to your crew members' internship sites to monitor progress, using your own transportation.

What we are looking for in a teacher
Minimum Bachelor's degree required for all teaching positions.

MSDE Teacher Certification will be prioritized, but committed candidates without initial certification WILL be considered - participation in a district-approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program is required, if not already certified.

Valid Driver's license and own transportation needed (for internship site visits).
Bilingual Spanish speakers are highly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to hiring teachers who reflect the diversity of our students
High-functioning, innovative, and collaborative spirit.
Positive problem-solving skills and flexibility in a start-up environment.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Willingness to take learning outside the classroom - including leading outdoor activities and community service work.
Willingness to go beyond one's comfort zone in pursuit of the extraordinary.

And, most importantly, thoughtful alignment with our Mission:

New Village Academy ensures every student is KNOWN, CONNECTED, EMPOWERED, and ACCOUNTABLE so they can develop the WILL and the SKILL to take charge of their education and their future, with the city of Annapolis as our classroom.

Our NVA Team is committed to:
One Student at a Time - Education is personalized and solutions are custom- designed, not cookie-cutter. Every student has a unique brilliance.
Ubuntu - We are in this together - We cannot truly thrive unless we are all thriving.

Relationships at the Center - We prioritize trusting relationships and a supportive community for students to thrive and learn, including participation in Restorative Justice practices and family outreach.

Social Justice - We keep (reflective) equity at the center of all we do, affirm students' cultural identity, meet their needs, and support their aspirations with a "Warm Demander" orientation.

We design and engage students with relevant, responsive, social justice-oriented curriculum.
Family and Community - We enroll families, not just students, in the educational process - We celebrate and leverage the strength and resilience of the community of Annapolis - The City of Annapolis is our classroom
Authentic Application - Real-world application drives the learning design across the curriculum and is not an afterthought or add-on.

Growth Mindset - People with purpose can transform their trajectory - we teach to fish - EVERY student has the capacity for self-motivation, self-reflection, and self-regulation - We honestly leverage strengths and acknowledge challenges to get where we need to go.

Rigor and Revision - Mastery matters - Getting students to excellence in our competency progressions means they will have the skills they need to succeed

EVERY student launched - we relentlessly pursue building the WILL and the SKILL in every individual student for success in college or career, character, and civic engagement.

Other important information

As a Maryland Charter School, New Village Academy is part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AAPCS) school district.

All school staff are employees of the school district and subject to district and union policies and agreements, unlike charter school employees in some other states.

We are required to comply with the AACPS negotiated agreement for salary and benefits.

Since we cannot negotiate salaries individually, if you are transferring from another district, please research and compare salary scales before deciding to apply.

NVA provides exceptional professional development opportunities, including 2 additional paid weeks of pre-opening summer training and early dismissal every Wednesday afternoon with collaborative planning and training


Note:

Plan for an 8/3/26 start to our onboarding process with 2 weeks of supplemental pay, AND an additional week of paid, asynchronous, online training before we start.

Opportunity for deep, transformative relationships with students, colleagues, families, and the Annapolis community.
Opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking educational innovation, with pathways for growth into leadership positions.


Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a human-written cover letter/statement of interest in New Village Academy's approach (see ) to New Village Academy Principal, Romey Pittman (she/her), at

The formal application process takes place through the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Careers Portal ). Non-AACPS teachers can apply for their general subject area candidate pool now (not school-specific). AACPS teacher transfer applications begin March 2.
We will conduct preliminary interviews of qualifying candidates as we receive applications.

Those invited to continue the process will then be asked to complete a written task and submit three references for phone checks, including one student reference.

Finalists will be invited to a panel interview after AACPS application processing is complete.
We expect to hire most positions between mid-March and late April. Rolling applications will be accepted until the school year begins or until we are fully staffed. Please spend time researching our model, and, if our school seems like a good fit, reach out to us directly - the sooner the better We can't wait to hear from you


Specific Positions Available:
Instructional Roles
2 Special Education Teachers/Crew Advisors
1 ESOL Teacher/Crew Advisor
1 Spanish Teacher/Crew Advisor
1 Social Studies Teacher/Crew Advisor
1-2 Science Teachers/Crew Advisors
1 Computer Science/IT Teacher
1 English Teacher/Crew Advisor
2 Math Teachers/Crew Advisors
1 Arts/STEAM Teacher/Crew Advisor
(Teacher Assistant/Permanent Sub - if funding allows)
Restorative Culture Facilitator (+Crew Advisor)
School Counselor (+Crew Advisor)

NVA is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

New Village Academy is committed to holding anti-racism, inclusion, and equity at the center of all that we do.