Engaging Elementary Teacher (K-6 Certified)

Upper-Merion-Area-School-District; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Merion Area School District seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher for Gulph Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction, monitor student progress, and create an engaging learning environment.

Requires PA certification in K-6 or Pre-K-4 and a Bachelor's degree. The district emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to use technology to support learning, with a warm, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and valid PA certification in K-6 or Pre-K-4.
• Excellent communication skills, organization skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to use technology to work effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, be courteous, and able to deal effectively with people, and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to cope with the needs and behavior patterns of children, able to withstand emotional stress, and must have a warm, friendly, helpful personality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ability to read, write, and do simple computation.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions and exercise good judgment with student interaction.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, provides specific and timely feedback, and prepares progress reports.
• Assists the student in assessing his/her abilities and in establishing educational goals in keeping with these abilities.
• Fosters an environment that encourages active student participation in the learning process.
• Completes applicable paperwork requirements within specific timelines.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Identifies needs, makes referrals, and assists in developing strategies for IEPs.
• Assists administration in implementing policies, maintains classroom order, and communicates with parents.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and participates in professional development.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Technology usage

Teamwork

Courteous demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Independent work

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA certification K-6 or Pre-K-4

Job description

Upper Merion Area School District seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher for Gulph Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction, monitor student progress, and create an engaging learning environment.

Requires PA certification in K-6 or Pre-K-4 and a Bachelor's degree. The district emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to use technology to support learning, with a warm, student-centered approach.