5th Grade Teacher

Welsh Valley Middle School; Narberth (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District is hiring a 5th Grade Teacher at Welsh Valley Middle School in Narberth, Pennsylvania. The role will provide ELA and Social Studies instruction to 5th grade students.

Applicants must have K-6 Elementary or Middle Level Certification (Grades 4-8) and PA certification; out-of-state educators should review PA reciprocity guidelines. 3-5 years teaching experience preferred; Act 48 credits and clearances required.

Qualifications

• Certification in K-6 Elementary or Middle Level (Grades 4-8)
• Out-of-state educators should review PA reciprocity guidelines
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
• Act 48 credits and required clearances (child abuse, PA State Police, FBI)

Responsibilities

• Provide ELA and Social Studies instruction for 5th grade
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs
• Maintain required certifications and clearance compliance
• Contract position starting in the 2026-27 school year

Skills

Differentiated instruction

ELA instruction

Social Studies instruction

Education

K-6 Elementary or Middle Level Certification (Grades 4-8)

Job description

5th Grade Teacher

Lower Merion School District Welsh Valley Middle School - Narberth, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940396

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lower Merion School District is hiring a 5th Grade Teacher atWelsh Valley Middle School.This 5th Grade Teaching position will provide ELA and Social Studies instruction.

K-6 Elementary OR Middle Level Certification Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, Social Studies 7-8) and Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) is required. Out-of-state educators should explore PA's reciprocity guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/default.aspx

3-5 years teaching experience preferred. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students required.

Good standing relative to Act 48 credits. Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire)

This is a contract position starting in the 2026-27 school year.

Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at [e-mail] .

Position Type: Full-Time