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

About the role

The middle school teacher teaches Science to grades 6, 7, & 8 in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Teaches knowledge and skills in basic Science to grades 6-8 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.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment.
• Knows emergency evacuation routes, school procedures, and regulations for assigned classrooms.
• Organizes daily class time to accomplish instruction within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with appropriate instructional materials; provides detailed instructions/plans for substitute teachers.
• 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, events, and individual student needs.
• Meets with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
• Evaluates each student's progress in knowledge and skills relating to science; keeps appropriate records; prepares, administers, scores, and records 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 the principal or Pastor.
• Exhibits respect for the teachings and discipline of the Catholic Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Science, or related degree.
• 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 (no less than 1 year old).
• Completion of the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Previous experience working with children (preferred).
• Understanding of child development and the ability to relate to middle school students.
• Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
• Strong writing skills and effective communication with students and teachers.

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 operate 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 observing surroundings.

Schedule

Full-time, contracted position; normal work hours are 7:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.