(2025-2026) Middle School Teacher, St. Elizabeth Regional School

Diocese of Allentown; Fullerton (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Allentown is seeking a dedicated Middle School Teacher for St. Elizabeth Regional School in Whitehall. This full-time position involves teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th graders various subjects including Religion and Science, along with overseeing homeroom activities. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and be certified for the role while demonstrating a commitment to Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• PA Middle-Level certificate is mandatory.
• Preferred previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches subjects including Religion, Science, and Social Studies to grades 6-8.
• Develops lesson plans and assesses student progress.
• Maintains communication with students and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of Catholic faith

Classroom management

Effective communication

Supervision of students

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Theology, History, English, or equivalent

PA Middle-Level certificate in Social Studies/History

Job description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
St. Elizabeth Regional School, Whitehall
Position Description

Job Title: Middle School Teacher

FSLA: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal

Job Function: The middle school teacher will teach 6, 7, and 8th grade students the following subjects: 6th grade Religion (Old Testament), 6th grade Science and Reading (Literature & Novel Studies), 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Social Studies and oversee 6th grade homeroom. Duties entail creating lesson plans, assigning, and grading homework, managing students in the classroom, and communicating with families in the upcoming school year.

****NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT CLEARANCES, A TEACHER APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in Religion, Science, Reading, and Social Studies to grades 6-8 through appropriate learning activities that relate to the Catholic faith.
  
  

• Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes by the teacher's lesson plan.
  
  

• Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment established from St. Elizabeth Regional school's discipline procedures.
  
  

• Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in a library, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security.
  
  

• Knowledge of emergency evacuation routes, school procedures, and regulations for the classrooms assigned.
  
  

• Keep students informed of all activities and assume all other homeroom duties, i.e., bulletin board displays, supervision of cleanliness of assigned areas, etc. Check students daily for complete uniform and neatness of personal appearance and attendance.
  
  

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

• Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.
  
  

• Communicate with students and parents regularly about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year.
  
  

• Evaluate each student's progress in their academic knowledge and skills; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.
  
  

• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all St. Elizabeth Regional and Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.
  
  

• Maintains and engages in 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 and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
  
  

• Performs other duties assigned by the principal or Pastor.
  
  

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Theology, History, English or equivalent.
  
  

• PA Middle-Level certificate in Social Studies/History required.

• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (preferred).
  
  

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
  
  

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
  
  

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
  
  

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 Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's 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, contracted position; normal work hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:
AllentownDiocese/Employment

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

Principal Kim Kocher, MEd

Email: [e-mail]

EOE M/F/D/V