(2026-2027) High School Physics/Chemistry Teacher

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allentown Central Catholic High School, under the Diocese of Allentown, is seeking a full-time, exempt Physics/Chemistry Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves actively instructing students, developing lesson plans, assigning and grading work, managing the classroom environment, and communicating with families. The teacher will be responsible for preparing students for tests and ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. Applicants must submit required clearances, a teacher application, cover letter, and resume to be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, or related degree.
• 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 (grades 7-12) in Physics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in Physics 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 supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security. Rotates with staff on student arrival and dismissal.
• 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.
• 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 in Physics knowledge and lessons; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with their abilities.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Allentown Central Catholic 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 the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level