(2026- 2027) Elementary School Teacher, Notre Dame School of Bethlehem

Diocese of Allentown•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher will develop lesson plans to meet each student's individual needs, interests, and abilities. Will design a joyful, safe, and healthy classroom that will enable learning and strive for students' success. The teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith in the current school year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Possess an understanding of the supervision of employees and the communication skills necessary to relate to adult employees and volunteers in a collegial, as well as effective, and efficient manner.
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.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
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.

Nice To Haves

PA teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster students' academic growth by creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.
Plan, prepare, and deliver effective instruction through lesson plans, activities, projects, assignments, differentiation, and curriculum development.
Assess student learning through assignments, tests, and classroom performance; maintain accurate grades, attendance, progress reports, and records.
Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, schedules, events, and individual student needs.
Organize classroom instruction, prepare instructional materials, and maintain an orderly, well-equipped learning environment.
Supervise students throughout the school day, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, bus areas, arrival/dismissal, and school events, ensuring a safe and productive environment.
Manage student behavior in accordance with school policies, positively reinforce, and uphold established discipline procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support instructional goals, student achievement, and school initiatives.
Utilize curriculum knowledge, educational research, and technology to support diverse learning styles and improve student outcomes.
Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, confidentiality, sound judgment, professional growth, and compliance with all school and Diocesan policies.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, school events, and community functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.