(2026-2027) 6th Grade Teacher, St. John Vianney Regional School

Diocese of Allentown•Allentown, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John Vianney Regional School in Allentown is seeking a 6th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves teaching Middle School Science (grades 6-8) and 6th Grade Literacy and Religion. The teacher will be responsible for creating lesson plans, managing the classroom, grading, communicating with families, and fostering students' faith development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
Effective communication with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Understanding of child development and skills to relate to students.
Understanding of employee supervision and communication skills to relate to adult employees and volunteers.
Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Ability to maintain a high level of energy.
Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, credibility, integrity, and self-confidence.
Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, NSOR, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check (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.
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.
Regularly check email and update web pages as required.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation.
Organize daily class time and 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.
Evaluate each student's progress, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
Follow all Allentown Diocese policies.
Establish and maintain appropriate student supervision for a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Maintain an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
Attend all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Be involved in the school community, including attending school events, activities, and fundraisers.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal.