(2026-2027) Elementary School Teacher, St. Michael the Archangel School

Diocese of Allentown•Coopersburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Michael the Archangel School is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will be responsible for developing lesson plans to meet individual student needs, creating a safe and healthy learning environment, and fostering student success. This role involves actively instructing students, managing the classroom, communicating with families, and helping students grow in their faith.

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

Exhibits enthusiasm for learning and fosters students' academic abilities.
Actively supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
Rotates with staff on student arrival and dismissal.
Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments.
Evaluates student performances and provides feedback.
Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
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.
Identifies materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
Communicates with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Meets with parents during parent-teacher conferences.
Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required.
Motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for an effective educational foundation.
Organizes daily class time and develops weekly lessons with appropriate instructional materials.
Provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools.
Develops and updates the curriculum for the classroom.
Evaluates each student's progress and keeps appropriate records.
Prepares, administers, scores, and records results of tests in evaluating student progress.
Prepares progress reports and report cards.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
Follows all Allentown Diocese policies.
Establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision for a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Upholds St. Michael the Archangel School's discipline procedures.
Maintains an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
Supervises and manages students' behavior to foster a positive and healthy learning environment.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Actively involved in the school community, attending school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
Performs any other duties assigned by the Principal.