Long-Term Substitute - PreKindergarten Teacher

The Swain Campus of Moravian Academy, serving children in Preschool through Grade 8 located in the Lehigh Valley seeks a long-term substitute to teach a class of PreKindergarten students alongside the current collaborative teacher. This role would begin upon hire and conclude June 6, 2025. The school seeks candidates who are innovative, savvy with technology, have a firm grasp of teaching pedagogy, and embrace the unique developmental stages of early childhood-aged students.

Teachers at Moravian Academy are dedicated to creating vibrant classroom communities that inspire students to achieve academic excellence, develop a strong sense of character, and act responsibly in a changing world. Swain Campus teachers meet regularly and work collaboratively within their discipline and across divisions and are actively involved in the life of the school outside their classrooms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach and manage all aspects of day-to-day classroom operations
• Design and implement innovative instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse learners' academic, social, and emotional growth
• Conduct assessments and prepare reports of students' progress and performance
• Collaborate with beginning school team and campus faculty members to share ideas, best practices, and ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across classes and grade levels.
• Attend divisional, full-faculty, and parent meetings as needed
• Maintain a well-managed, mutually respectful, and welcoming classroom environment
• Communicate effectively with families, fellow faculty members, staff, and administrators

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute productively to the school as a whole
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support for Moravian Academy's mission and vision
• Commit to fostering an inclusive classroom with diverse student backgrounds
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Experience & Skills

• Passion for teaching and children
• Experience teaching early childhood-aged students and possess a strong understanding of stages of child development
• Expertise in research-based best practices, current teaching methods, and effective pedagogy in early childhood education
• Experience applying Responsive Classroom strategies preferred
• Experience teaching Fundations, Heggerty, or other evidence-based, science of reading-aligned phonics and phonemic awareness programs preferred
• Experience teaching the Singapore Math curriculum a plus
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and families, and foster a collaborative, supportive learning environment.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

About the School

As the ninth oldest independent school in the nation and the premier independent school in the Lehigh Valley, today's Moravian Academy offers every student more ways to explore-and become-their most authentic and successful self. On three intentionally distinct yet philosophically united campuses, we celebrate, support, challenge, and learn from each other, preparing young people to step confidently toward the college and the future of their choice and to make a meaningful difference in their local and global communities.

Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational college preparatory school comprising over 860 students and 200 faculty and staff on three distinct campuses across the Lehigh Valley, each tailored to a distinct student experience and culture:

Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:

• The Swain Campus for grades PS-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses;
• The Downtown Campus for Grades PS-8 inside the national historic landmark district that is at the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
• The Merle Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, is situated on 120 acres of bucolic green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem.

Additional information about the school, the Lehigh Valley, and what it is like working at Moravian Academy can be found on the school's employment page.

Mission

Moravian Academy nurtures the joyful spirit of each learner and empowers inclusive global citizens to think critically, communicate effectively, lead with integrity, and strive for excellence.

Vision

Immersed in a community that values creativity, curiosity, love, and understanding, our students seek to answer the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

Compensation and Benefits

Moravian Academy salaries are competitive and based on years of experience and expertise. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Academy's benefit plans, which include an 8% retirement matching plan and the Group Medical and Prescription Healthcare Program. The Academy financially supports the continuing professional development of faculty and administrators. Tuition remission of 33% if available for the children of employees enrolled in the school. Need-based financial aid is available in addition to the remission if needed.

To Apply:

Submit digital materials no later than February 28, 2025, including a letter of intent, resume, and statement of educational philosophy. Address letter of intent to Megan Franzyshen, Director of the Swain Campus.

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or citizenship status, or any other legally protected category in connection with its activities as an employer. Moravian Academy also subscribes to the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools ("PAIS") and the National Association of Independent Schools' ("NAIS") principles of good practice regarding employment of personnel.

All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.

• FBI Fingerprint Check
• PA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police)
• Child Abuse Clearance Check
• Act 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictions
• Act 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedback
• Proof of a negative TB Test

By continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.