Middle School Teacher

La Salle Academy; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Salle Academy seeks a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will foster a supportive and challenging classroom environment, guiding students in their academic and personal growth. The role includes developing lesson plans and maintaining accurate records while collaborating with faculty and staff. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Small Class Sizes

On-site Nurse and Social Worker

Qualifications

• Prior teaching or working with children experience preferred.
• Understanding and sensitivity to children’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming classroom environment for students.
• Model respectful and responsible behavior.
• Prepare students for high school challenges.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

La Salle Academy

1434 N. Second Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Position: Middle School Teacher

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About La Salle Academy

Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school serving children in grades 3rd through 8th from low-income families across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school committed to students’ academic and spiritual success in a supportive, faith-based environment.

La Salle Academy offers:

• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio

• Extended School Day and Year

• Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members

• On-site nurse and social worker

We are seeking a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to support our mission. LSA provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the LSA Eighth Grade Teacher is to create a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships, feel accepted, yet are challenged to take risks in learning within an age-appropriate, supportive, Christian setting. The teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful, preparing students for high school challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Education)

• Subject Taught: Religion, English Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science

• Prior teaching or working with children experience preferred

• Understanding and sensitivity to children’s needs

• Strong classroom management skills

• Organized with well-prepared lesson plans

• Accurate and timely academic grading and attendance records

• Flexible team player

• Good communication skills with students and adults

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Willingness to perform additional duties (e.g., lunch duty, line duty)

• Completion of all required background checks, including Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI clearances

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment training (Part I and II)

• References

Application process: Please email your resume, references, and letter of interest to [e-mail].