(2025-2026) Middle School Math & Science Teacher, Holy Infancy School

Diocese Of Allentown • Allentown, PA

308d

About The Position

The teacher actively instructs Math and Science to middle school students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith in the 2025-2026 school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• PA Middle School certification preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• Possess an understanding of the supervision of employees and the communication skills necessary to relate to adult employees and volunteers in a collegial, as well as effective, and efficient manner.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Able to maintain a high level of energy.
• Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
• Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014.
• Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments.
• Use assessment data to evaluate student performance and prepare lessons to meet students' needs.
• Provide clear feedback on assessments to promote future learning.
• Maintain fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
• Identify and gather materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
• Organize daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Develop weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials.
• Provide appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
• Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record test results to evaluate student progress.
• Prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
• Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences.
• Regularly check email and update class pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation that is appropriate for their abilities.
• Maintain and engage in professional growth, adhere to professional standards, and demonstrate professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters, including social media and online platforms.
• Follow all Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
• Establish and maintain appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
• Uphold the Holy Infancy School's discipline procedures.
• Attend all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Actively be involved in the school community.
• Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision Insurance
• Pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree