(2026-2027) 3rd Grade Teacher, Holy Family School

Full-time, exempt position reporting to the School Principal for the 2026-2027 school year (contracted position, 8 AM to 4 PM).

About the Role

The Third Grade Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, faith-filled, academically challenging, and nurturing classroom environment that supports the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of each student. The teacher integrates Catholic values and teachings throughout the curriculum while delivering standards-based instruction aligned with diocesan curriculum guidelines and Pennsylvania Academic Standards. The Third Grade Teacher serves as a positive Christian role model, fostering a love of learning, respect for others, and a commitment to service while partnering with parents in the education and faith formation of each child.

Responsibilities

• Catholic Identity
  • Demonstrate and support the mission, philosophy, and teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Integrate Catholic values and Gospel teachings into daily instruction and classroom activities.
  • Participate in school Masses, prayer services, liturgical celebrations, and other faith-based activities.
  • Lead daily classroom prayer and encourage students' spiritual growth.
  • Foster Christian attitudes of respect, compassion, responsibility, and service.
  • Maintain a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Instruction & Curriculum
  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Diocese of Allentown curriculum and Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
  • Teach all core academic subjects: Religion, English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Handwriting.
  • Utilize research-based instructional practices to meet diverse student learning needs.
  • Incorporate technology appropriately to enhance instruction.
  • Promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintain effective classroom routines and instructional pacing.
  • Assess student learning using formative and summative assessments.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and grades.
  • Analyze assessment data to guide instructional decisions.
  • Provide timely feedback to students and parents regarding academic progress.
  • Prepare report cards and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Classroom Management
  • Establish and maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful classroom environment.
  • Implement school-wide behavior expectations consistently.
  • Encourage student responsibility, independence, and accountability.
  • Promote positive relationships among students.
  • Maintain classroom safety at all times.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to parent inquiries.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning communities, and school committees as assigned.
  • Support school events including Back-to-School Night, Open House, concerts, field trips, and other school functions.
• Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and school matters.
  • Complete lesson plans, attendance, grading, and required reports in a timely manner.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development required by the Diocese of Allentown.
  • Adhere to all diocesan policies, school procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (Elementary K-6 or PK-4, as applicable).
• Practicing Catholic preferred (or willing to support and uphold the mission of Catholic education in accordance with diocesan policy).
• Successful completion of all required diocesan background checks and clearances, including:
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH).
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.
  • 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.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous elementary teaching experience.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and data-driven decision making.
• Experience integrating technology into instruction.
• Familiarity with Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment.
• Experience working in a Catholic school setting.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word.
• Hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Schedule

Full-time, contracted position for the 2026-2027 school year. Hours are 8 AM to 4 PM. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.