(2026-2027) High School History Teacher, Allentown Central Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown•Allentown, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Allentown Central Catholic High School is seeking a High School History Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time, exempt position involves instructing World History, creating lesson plans, assigning and grading homework, managing students, communicating with families, and preparing students for tests. The role requires adherence to the school's curriculum, educational research, and technological tools to cater to diverse learning styles. Maintaining a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment is paramount, along with upholding the school's discipline procedures and fostering students' academic abilities. The teacher will also supervise students in various school settings, organize daily class time, develop weekly lessons, and provide plans for substitute teachers. Prompt and accurate grading, regular communication with students and parents, and participation in parent-teacher conferences are expected. The position involves evaluating student progress, maintaining appropriate records, and preparing progress reports and report cards. Confidentiality regarding school matters, adherence to Diocesan policies, and engagement in professional growth are essential. Collaboration with other staff members and attendance at required meetings and workshops are also part of the role. 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 History or a related field.
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.
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 High School certification is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge of World History 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 Allentown Central Catholic High School's discipline procedures.
Exhibits enthusiasm for History to students and fosters their academic abilities.
Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, during homeroom, 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, daily proctoring, grade, 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 Allentown Central Catholic 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.
Responsible for homeroom and daily proctoring.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal.