Teacher- Kindergarten

Allentown-School-District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown City School District is seeking a Kindergarten teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School. The position offers a salary range of $59,493 to $81,690 and requires Pennsylvania certification with clearances.

Experience in elementary education and a commitment to student growth are valued. The district provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily as required.
• Additional or alternative qualifications may be determined by the board or superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff in the education process and assists with building operations.
• Displays interest and participates in the total school program.
• Demonstrates dependability and punctuality in duties, attendance, and use of equipment.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows school rules, regulations, and policy.
• Maintains communication with administrators, parents, students, staff and the public.
• Participates in curriculum review and development as required.

Education

Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Allentown City School District

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  Roosevelt Elementary School

Teacher-Kindergarten
Salary: $59,493-$81,690

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
• Displays an interest in and participates in the total school program.
• Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
• Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others,honestyand responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
• Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrativeregulationsand Board policy.
• Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and thegeneral public.
• Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subjectareaor grade level.
• Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
• Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
• Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
• Develops,maintainsand completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
• Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

This may include

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.

Postings current as of 10/20/2026 7:37:29 AM CST.

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