Anticipated Vacancy- Associate Teacher

Nazareth Area School District; Upper Nazareth Township (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nazareth Area School District seeks an Emotional Support Associate Teacher, with an initial assignment at Nazareth Area Intermediate School. The role emphasizes collaboration with students and staff, strong communication, and adaptability to a variety of school settings.

Minimum qualifications include two years of postsecondary study or an associate degree, experience with intermediate students preferred, and the ability to take direction and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of postsecondary study or an associate’s degree.
• Experience working with intermediate students is beneficial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Successful interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Flexibility in handling a wide variety of situations in school, job, and community.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or 2 years college

Job description

An Emotional Support Associate Teacher position is anticipated in the Nazareth Area School District, with an initial assignment at Nazareth Area Intermediate School. Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Completion of at least two years of postsecondary study at an institution of higher education; or an associate’s degree.

• Experience working with students in an intermediate setting beneficial.

• Adept in written and oral communication skills.

• Successful interpersonal skills and teamwork.

• Ability to take direction, to show initiative, and to know when either is appropriate.

• Flexibility in handling a wide variety of situations in the school environment, job, and community

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Nazareth Area Educational Support Personnel Association.
The 2026-2027 salary is $24.90 per hour.

Management reserves the right to reassign employees of a defined job classification. Nazareth Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504 and the American with Disabilities Act at Nazareth Area School District, One Education Plaza, Nazareth, PA 18064. Phone: [phone].

For information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Human Resources, at 610-759-1170 or call the building principal directly. E.O.E.

POST: 10/14/2026

REMOVE: 10/20/2026