Career Center

Moravian Academy is seeking an engaging, dynamic, and innovative mathematics teacher to join the department as a full time faculty member.  This full time faculty member will be responsible for designing and implementing 4 sections of Upper School math courses, potentially Algebra 2 and Geometry. This teacher will lead an advisory group of students and make a significant contribution to student life as a fifth responsibility. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead teacher for Algebra 2 and Geometry and collaborating teacher within the curricular sequence through Calculus BC (AP) and Linear Algebra;
• Support and further enhance the department’s high expectations for academic performance,  intellectual inquiry, and personal growth for all students in each course;
• Lead math colleagues in designing and implementing flexible, student-centered lesson planning to accommodate the rotating 8-day schedule in the Upper School;
• Facilitate hands on exploration, student collaboration and problem solving; integrate student-centered pedagogical practices into the curriculum;
• Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular
  communications through school-supplied online tools, emails, and phone calls.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a math-related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred;
• Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred;
• Preference will be given to applicants with a previous experience in independent schools or similar college-preparatory programs;
• Proficiency in digital educational technologies.

Skills and Abilities

• Uses student-centered teaching methodologies and other research-based practices; 
• Interested and experienced in leading curriculum refinement and collaborative professional development within a department;
• Confident and comfortable leading peers, particularly with designing creative, flexible lesson plans for a contemporary daily schedule;
• Energetic, engaging, and creative with a clear love of students and the learning process;
• Collaborates with faculty and students at Moravian Academy;
• Engages in the community life of the school, including attending various co-curricular events;
• A lifelong learner and a mathematician who is committed to professional development and collaboration with other professional mathematicians and organizations.

School Mission:

Moravian Academy’s mission empowers us to become limitless learners as we discover new ideas and create new self-expressions. We do more than check boxes; we celebrate the unique potential of every individual.  Our path to academic excellence harnesses the teachable moments of both success and failure, as we explore the complexities of our world with curiosity, confidence, and compassion. Our commitment to courageous conversations means that we actively learn from and support the different identities we embody, we respect each other’s views, and we lead with head and heart. Immersed in an environment of love and understanding, our students answer the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

About the School:

Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a PK through 12th grade coeducational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises 900 students and 200 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:

• The Downtown Campus for Grades P-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, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem;
• The Swain School for grades PK-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.

Duration:

This is a full-time position beginning August 22, 2022.

To Apply:

Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent, resume and statement of educational philosophy, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to: Dylan Deal, Upper School Director.

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to provide an environment that welcomes a diverse community.