(2026-2027) 4th Grade Teacher, St. Anne School

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Anne School in Bethlehem, part of the Diocese of Allentown, is hiring a full-time 4th Grade Elementary Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher develops lesson plans responsive to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities and maintains a safe, healthy, orderly classroom that supports learning and student success. The role includes instruction, lesson and curriculum development, homework and assessment, grading, classroom and student management, communication with families, and supporting students’ understanding of their faith. The teacher collaborates with colleagues on instructional goals and methods, monitors and records student progress, prepares progress reports and report cards, and communicates regularly with students and parents. The position also involves student supervision throughout the school, participation in arrival and dismissal rotations, school events and activities, faculty meetings, and required professional development. The teacher follows Diocese policies, the teacher’s handbook, and St. Anne School’s discipline procedures, and is expected to respect Catholic Church teachings and discipline regarding faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle consistent with those teachings. The position is based in a normal classroom setting and is scheduled from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The teacher may be asked to assist with special duties and attend school-related events outside the normal school day. Before an interview, applicants must provide current Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances, and complete the online Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application through iSolved Hire or to the school principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, and coworkers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Understand child development and have the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Have the communication skills necessary to relate collegially and effectively to adult employees and volunteers.
Handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Maintain a high level of energy and respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
Before interview, provide Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check, each no less than one year old.
Complete the online Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
Respect Catholic Church teachings and discipline regarding faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle in conformity with those teachings.

Nice To Haves

Pennsylvania teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the 2026–2027 school year.
Provide academic instruction and develop and update classroom curriculum.
Identify materials needed for class activities and projects.
Evaluate student performance in class and on tests and provide feedback.
Maintain fair, accurate, and timely grading and attendance procedures; grade papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
Prepare, administer, score, and record tests; maintain appropriate student records; and prepare progress reports and report cards.
Organize daily class time and develop weekly lessons using appropriate instructional materials.
Provide detailed plans for a substitute teacher when absent.
Use knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with staff members on instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Actively supervise students in hallways, the cafeteria, bus areas, and at special events; participate in student arrival and dismissal rotations.
Communicate regularly with students and parents about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Meet with parents at parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Check email regularly and update web pages as required using the school’s technology system.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge that provide an effective educational foundation suited to their abilities.
Maintain a safe, orderly, effective, and productive learning environment; uphold school discipline procedures and manage student behavior.
Maintain an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters, including on social media and online platforms.
Follow Diocese of Allentown policies and the teacher’s handbook.
Attend required in-service training, workshops, and faculty meetings.
Participate actively in the school community and attend school events, activities, and fundraisers.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal.