(2026-2027) Third Grade Teacher, Immaculate Conception Academy

Diocese of Allentown • Douglassville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Immaculate Conception Academy is seeking a full-time, exempt 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will be responsible for instructing 3rd-grade students, creating lesson plans, managing the classroom, grading assignments, communicating with families, and fostering students' faith development. This role requires adherence to the Diocese of Allentown's policies and a commitment to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
• 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 (No greater than 1 year old.)
• Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Nice To Haves

• PA teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Evaluate student performances in class and on tests and provide feedback.
• Maintain fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
• Actively supervise students in hallways, cafeteria, bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
• Rotate with staff on student arrival and dismissal.
• 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.
• Identify materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
• 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 check email and update web pages as required.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with their abilities.
• Organize daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develop weekly lessons with appropriate instructional materials; provide appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results by evaluating students' progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms.
• Follow all Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
• Actively establish and maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
• Adhere to Immaculate Conception Academy's discipline procedures.
• Maintain an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level