Elementary Classroom Teacher

Upper Merion Area School District•KING OF PRUSSIA, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An anticipated vacancy exists for an Elementary Classroom Teacher at Gulph Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher develops and delivers instruction tailored to students’ needs, interests, and abilities; evaluates academic and social growth; maintains appropriate records; and communicates with students’ families. The role also includes creating a supportive, orderly, and engaging classroom environment, completing required educational documentation, and collaborating with paraprofessionals, parents, volunteers, and school administration. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and valid Pennsylvania certification in K–6 or Pre-K–4. Candidates must have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; be able to use technology effectively; work well with others and independently; and exercise good judgment when interacting with students. The work involves frequent interruptions and requires the ability to cope with children’s needs and behavior patterns and withstand emotional stress. Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI are required. Salary, with benefits included, is listed by education level: Bachelor’s, $55,439 per year; Bachelor’s+24, $59,654 per year; Master’s, $71,585 per year; Master’s+15, $78,061 per year; Master’s+30, $78,999 per year; and Master’s+60, $82,491 per year. Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and encourages minority applicants to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Pennsylvania certification in K–6 or Pre-K–4.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use technology effectively.
Ability to work as a team member, be courteous, and deal effectively with people.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to cope with children’s needs and behavior patterns and withstand emotional stress.
Warm, friendly, and helpful personality.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, write, and perform simple computation.
Ability to work independently, make work-related decisions, and exercise good judgment in student interactions.
Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction adapted to students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, provide specific and timely feedback, and prepare progress reports.
Assist students in assessing their abilities and establishing educational goals suited to those abilities.
Foster active student participation in the learning process.
Complete applicable paperwork, including special education and program documents, progress monitoring, and data collection forms, within required timelines.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Create an engaging learning environment through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work.
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and assist in developing strategies for individual education plans.
Help the administration implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Communicate regularly with parents through newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means.
Take responsibility for professional growth and participate in professional development to improve subject-matter knowledge and instructional strategies.
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.