(2026-2027) High School English Teacher, Notre Dame High School

Diocese of Allentown•Easton, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Notre Dame High School, a part of the Diocese of Allentown, is seeking a full-time, exempt High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The English Teacher will be responsible for instructing high school students in English and Literature, creating lesson plans, assigning and grading homework, managing the classroom environment, communicating with families, and preparing students for tests. This role requires adherence to the school's curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to foster student learning. The teacher must maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment, uphold school discipline procedures, and supervise students in various school settings. Responsibilities include organizing daily class time, developing weekly lessons, maintaining fair grading and attendance policies, regularly communicating via email and school web pages, and promptly grading assignments and assessments. The teacher will also evaluate student progress, maintain records, prepare progress reports and report cards, and uphold confidentiality regarding school matters. Adherence to all Notre Dame High School and Allentown Diocese policies is mandatory. The position also requires engagement in professional growth, adherence to professional standards, and demonstration of professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Collaboration with other staff members and attendance at required in-service training, meetings, and workshops are expected. Additionally, employees are expected to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church and maintain a lifestyle in conformity with its teachings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or related field.
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.
Previous experience working with children.
An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

Nice To Haves

PA High School Certification
PA High School experience

Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge and skills in English and Literature to high school students through appropriate learning activities.
Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes following the designed lesson plan.
Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Upholds Notre Dame High School discipline procedures.
Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.
Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.
Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms.
Follow all Notre Dame High School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
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.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal.