(2025-2026) Middle School Science Teacher, St. Anne School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
St. Anne School Bethlehem
Position Description

Job Title: Middle School Science Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Reporting Functions: Reports to Principal

Job Function: The teacher actively instructs 6th to 8th-grade 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 2025-2026 school year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans activities projects and assignments.
  
  

• 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 and gather materials needed to implement class activities/projects.
  
  

• Organize daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develop weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provide appropriate detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.

• Evaluate each students progress; keep appropriate records; prepare administer score and record test results to evaluate student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
  
  

• Communicate regularly with students and parents about schedules assignments events and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences. Regularly check email and update class pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.
  
  

• Motivate students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation that is appropriate for their abilities.
  
  

• Maintain and engage in professional growth adhere to professional standards and demonstrate professional ethics sound judgment and leadership. Cooperate and collaborate with other staff members in planning instructional goals objectives and methods.
  
  

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Allentown Diocese policies as per the teachers handbook.
  
  

• Establish and maintain appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe orderly effective and productive environment. Uphold the St. Anne Schools discipline procedures.
  
  

• Attend all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attend and participate in faculty meetings. Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events activities fundraisers etc.
  
  

• Any other duties 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:

• Bachelors degree in Education Science or a related field.
  
  

• PA Middle School certification preferred.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• 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 Pennsylvanias Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting Gods 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 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM Monday- Friday 2025-2026; Contracted position. 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 Allentowns Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter resume clearances and teacher application via iSolved Hire or to the following:

St. Anne School Bethlehem

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