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Making a difference, one child at a time.

The Odyssey School provides an excellent education to children K-8 with dyslexia and other language learning differences. Located on a 42-acre campus in Lutherville, Maryland, Odyssey offers an educational program using evidence-based teaching methods, small group instruction, and daily tutoring for individual skill building.

At Odyssey, each student is known, valued, and understood. The same can be said about our educators. Odyssey offers a supportive environment where teachers are celebrated for their creativity, passions, and unique contributions.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community where each and every member is respected and embraced. Our Four Pillars of Kindness, Honesty, Respect, and Hard Work ensure Odyssey remains a place where all are welcome.

Ready to embark on a new journey? View our employment opportunities below.

The Odyssey School recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Full-time Math Teacher

The Odyssey School seeks a full-time math teacher to work with both lower school and middle school students beginning in August 2024. The teacher will also be responsible for managing the daily affairs of a classroom including parent communications, teacher collaboration, and other school day duties and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with some prior teaching experience preferred. A background or connection with students with learning differences is also a plus.

The Odyssey School recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Part-time Math Teacher

The Odyssey School seeks a part-time math teacher to work with both lower school and middle school students beginning in August 2024. The teacher will also be responsible for managing the daily affairs of a classroom including parent communications, teacher collaboration, and other school day duties and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with some prior teaching experience preferred. A background or connection with students with learning differences is also a plus.

The Odyssey School recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Apply today

Email resume and cover letter to Marty Sweeney at msweeney@theodysseyschool.org.

Discover the benefits of becoming an Odyssey teacher

An opportunity to shape the lives of students with learning differences
Robust professional development and teacher training opportunities with leading experts
Small class sizes
Ongoing collaboration with school leadership and peers
Evidence-based methodologies that are consistent across the curriculum and grade levels
Comprehensive benefits packages

Why Odyssey?

Collaborative Community

“My colleagues at Odyssey have such positive attitudes and are always willing to collaborate, creating a supportive environment with a small community feel. We celebrate each other's successes, share in each other’s challenges, and collectively contribute to the growth and enrichment of our students. It's this unique blend of community and collaboration that makes working at Odyssey not just a job, but a fulfilling journey where each day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.”

- Dorothy Hampton, School Librarian

Professional Growth

“Odyssey’s commitment to research based practices and small class sizes set you up for success as an educator. Even after working here for over two decades, the commitment to professional development keeps me in the know and learning so that I stay inspired and effective. The school’s commitment to teaching practices that work puts everyone on the same page and that makes it easier to effect change for students who need it the most. What begins here truly does change everything for them. You get to be a piece of that puzzle.”

- Amy Metzger, Middle School Assistant Head, Language Teacher

Sense of Belonging

"In all my years here, not once have I woken up dreading the day ahead. NOT ONCE! Every morning, without fail, I charge into work with anticipation, eager to embark on another day of teaching, learning, and growing alongside my incredible students and colleagues. This place, Odyssey, is not just where I work—it's where I thrive, where I belong. And for that, I am endlessly grateful."

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