6th Grade Reading/ELA and Social Studies Teacher, St. Thomas More School

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

St. Thomas More School is seeking a 6th Grade Reading/ELA and Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the School Principal. The teacher will be responsible for instructing 6th-grade students, creating lesson plans, assigning and grading homework, managing the classroom, communicating with families, and preparing students for tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, History, or related degree.
• PA Middle-Level certificate.
• Previous teaching experience required.
• 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.
• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills to grade 6 through appropriate learning activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes by the designed lesson plan.
• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment. Upholds St. Thomas More School's discipline procedures.
• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
• 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.
• Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Evaluate each student's progress in their knowledge and skills; 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. Thomas More School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
• 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.
• Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Performs other duties assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

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