[ANTICIPATED] Family Consumer Science Teacher

Southern-Lehigh-School-District; Lehigh (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Lehigh School District is seeking an Anticipated Family Consumer Science Teacher for Southern Lehigh Middle School. The candidate will teach essential FCS topics, including nutrition, menu planning, and consumer economics, within a 1:1 technology-rich setting.

The role requires PA Instructional I/II certification in FCS PK-12, collaboration with colleagues and district leadership, and a commitment to a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Certification: A valid Pennsylvania Instructional I/II in Family Consumer Science PK-12 required.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching Family Consumer Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Family & Consumer Science curriculum with focus on nutrition, menu planning, food prep, and consumer economics.
• Collaborate with colleagues and district leadership to deliver engaging curricular experiences to students.
• Build relationships with students, staff, parents, and the district community; foster a positive school climate.
• Work in a technology-rich, 1:1 environment; demonstrate strong instructional talents and classroom management.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PA Instructional I/II certification in Family Consumer Science PK-12

Tools

1:1 technology environment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Southern Lehigh School District

[ANTICIPATED] Family Consumer Science Teacher JobID: 785

• Position Type:
  Middle School/ Family and Consumer Science
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
• Location:
  Southern Lehigh Middle School

Position: [ANTICIPATED] Family Consumer Science Teacher
Term: Anticipated opening
Classification: Professional
FTE: Full-Time
We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of [ANTICIPATED] FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE TEACHER at the Southern Lehigh Middle School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Family & Consumer science teachers teach students essential skills focused on work life balance, managing a home and household budgets. Content topics may include nutrition, menu planning, food preparation, clothing care and construction and design, economics and money management, personal care, consumer awareness, and child development. Must possess strong instructional talents and have demonstrated effective classroom management practices. Must share in the District's mission to promote student success in a supportive positive school climate. Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration skills are required. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students, staff, parents and the District-wide community are necessary. Experience teaching in a technology rich, 1:1 school environment is preferred. The successful candidates will work collaboratively with colleagues and District leadership to deliver highly engaging curricular experiences to high school students.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Certification: A valid (active) Pennsylvania Instructional I/ II certification in Family Consumer Science PK-12 required. Experience: Previous experience with teaching and supporting students in Family Consumer Science preferred. Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151), and PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings, locations associated with school events and field trips and office areas.
• Ability to lift, position, transport and maneuver students as needed.

COMPENSATION

FLSA EXEMPT: in accordance with the SLSD-SLEA Collective Bargaining Agreement