(2026-2027) Middle School Math Teacher, Holy Guardian Angels Regional School

FSLA: Exempt | Full-time | Reports to the School Principal

About the Role

Middle school math teacher for 6th–8th grade, including Pre-Algebra and standard Math. Instructs students, creates lesson plans, assigns and grades homework, manages students in the classroom, communicates with families, and helps prepare students for tests.

Responsibilities

• Teaches mathematical knowledge and skills to middle 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 measurable outcomes per the designed lesson plan.
• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision to provide a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
• Exhibits enthusiasm for mathematics and fosters students’ academic abilities.
• Organizes daily class time so instruction is accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with appropriate instructional materials; provides detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher.
• Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance.
• Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required by the school’s technology system.
• Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
• Communicates regularly with students and parents about schedules, assignments, and individual student needs; meets with parents during parent-teacher conferences.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills; keeps appropriate records; prepares, administers, scores, and records results of tests; prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters, including social media and online platforms.
• Follows all Holy Guardian Angels Regional School and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher’s handbook.
• Maintains 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, workshops, and faculty meetings.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor, administrator, or principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
• Must hold or be eligible for a PA Middle-Level certificate.
• 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 (at least 1 year old).
• Attendance at a Protecting God’s Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to middle school students.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.

Additional Conditions 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.

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 is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by 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 accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Schedule

Full-time, contracted position for the 2025–2026 school year. Monday to Friday, 7:15 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.