(2026-2027) 5th Grade Teacher, St. Ann School

Diocese of Allentown•Emmaus, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and engaging 5th Grade Language Arts teacher to join our school community for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The ideal candidate will foster a love of reading and writing while creating a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages academic growth, creativity, and critical thinking.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
PA teaching certification.
Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
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.
Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers positively and enthusiastically.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Supervise and manage students' behavior in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, etc., to foster a positive and healthy learning environment for all. Upholds St. Ann School's discipline procedures.
Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
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.
Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests 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. Ann School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Any other duties assigned by the Principal.