Early Elementary Classroom Teacher (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Basic Job Description

Seven Sorrows BVM School is seeking an Early Childhood Educator passionate about fostering a nurturing, faith-filled, and academically enriching environment for PreK to 3rd Grade students. The ideal candidate will embody Catholic values and be committed to supporting students' growth and development.

Reports To

Principal

Tasks/Duties for: "Elementary School Teacher"

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, diocesan policies, and administrative regulations.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Integrate Catholic faith, prayer, and values into daily instruction and classroom life.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence for Act 48.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in the gym, hall, recess, and cafeteria monitoring, and car loading and unloading.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to perform all the technological requirements of classroom management.
• Must be able to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in both a normal classroom environment and in an outdoor setting.
• Must have the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a related field.
• Teaching certification is preferred. Otherwise, be willing to work towards obtaining one.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Must comply with PA State clearance requirements.
• If teaching religion, must be a Catholic in good standing. Otherwise, must be willing to respect the Catholic Church and follow our basic morality guidelines.