(2026-2027) 7th Grade ELA Teacher, St. Ann School

Diocese of Allentown•Emmaus, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Ann School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and engaging 7th 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 equivalent.
PA Certification
Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers positively and enthusiastically.
Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (no more than a year old)
PA Criminal Background Check (no more than a year old)
Diocese of Allentown Code of Conduct and Sexual Abuse Policy Sign-offs
Federal Fingerprinting (no more than a year old)
Mandated Reporter Training
Participation in Protecting God's Children Class (within 1 month of hire)

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. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.
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.
Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
Any other duties assigned by the Principal.