(2026-2027) Middle School Science Teacher, St. Joseph the Worker School

Diocese of Allentown•South Whitehall Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph the Worker School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, exempt position involves actively instructing students, creating lesson plans, managing the classroom, communicating with families, and fostering students' faith development. The teacher will be responsible for preparing and delivering curriculum, assessing student progress, and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment, all while adhering to the mission and policies of the Diocese of Allentown and St. Joseph the Worker School.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, 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

Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the school year.
Use assessment data to evaluate student performance and prepare lessons to meet students' needs.
Provide clear feedback on assessments to promote future learning.
Maintain fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
Identify materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs.
Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with their abilities.
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.
Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with the designed lesson plan.
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 St. Joseph the Worker School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
Upholds St. Joseph the Worker School discipline procedures.
Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.
Any other duties assigned by the Principal.