(2026-2027) 2nd Grade Teacher, St. Catharine of Siena School

Diocese of Allentown • Reading, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Catharine of Siena School, part of the Diocese of Allentown, is seeking a full-time 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is responsible for preparing students for sacraments, actively instructing 2nd graders, creating lesson plans, assigning and grading homework, managing the classroom, communicating with families, and fostering students' faith development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent and PA Teaching Certification. Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing with a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith and agree to live by its tenets. Prior to an interview, candidates must provide required clearances and complete specific training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
• PA Teaching Certification.
• Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers positively and enthusiastically.
• 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 (No less than 1 year old.)
• Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Deep knowledge of the Catholic faith.
• Agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Prepares 2nd grade students for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confession.
• Evaluate student performances in class and on tests and provide feedback.
• Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
• Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
• Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Regularly checks email and updates web 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 in accordance with their abilities.
• Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with the designed lesson plan.
• Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms.
• Follow all St. Catharine of Siena School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
• Upholds St. Catharine of Siena School's discipline procedures.
• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
• Rotates with staff on student arrival and dismissal.
• Maintains an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Supervise and manage students' behavior in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, etc., to foster a positive and healthy learning environment for all.
• Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Actively be involved in the school community.
• Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees