DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Notre Dame School of Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Elementary Teacher Position Description
Job Title: Elementary Teacher (26-27 School Year)
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Full-time; 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal
Job Function: The teacher will develop lesson plans to meet each student's individual needs, interests, and abilities. Will design a joyful, safe, and healthy classroom that will enable learning and strive for students' success. The teacher actively instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps students grow and understand their faith in the current school year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Foster students' academic growth by creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver effective instruction through lesson plans, activities, projects, assignments, differentiation, and curriculum development.
- Assess student learning through assignments, tests, and classroom performance; maintain accurate grades, attendance, progress reports, and records.
- Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, schedules, events, and individual student needs.
- Organize classroom instruction, prepare instructional materials, and maintain an orderly, well-equipped learning environment.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, bus areas, arrival/dismissal, and school events, ensuring a safe and productive environment.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with school policies, positively reinforce, and uphold established discipline procedures.
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support instructional goals, student achievement, and school initiatives.
- Utilize curriculum knowledge, educational research, and technology to support diverse learning styles and improve student outcomes.
- Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, confidentiality, sound judgment, professional growth, and compliance with all school and Diocesan policies.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, school events, and community functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Additional Condition of Employment:
Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Educational Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
- PA teaching certification preferred.
Other Requirements:
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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.
PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: 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.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting, Full-time, 2026-2027; Contracted position; 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.
Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:
AllentownDiocese/Employment
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following:
Dominique Kucharczuk, Principal
[email protected]
EOE M/F/D/V
