Details
Posted: 13-Dec-22
Location: BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on experience
Categories:
Early Childhood
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Moravian Academy is currently seeking early childhood assistant teachers. We are looking for qualified individuals with high energy who love working with young children. The position involves assisting the lead teacher with all classroom activities and classroom management. Candidates should feel comfortable leading learning activities, communicating with parents, and organizing school activities.
The successful candidates must have an applicable education degree and/or experience working with the early childhood age level. Co-curricular interests in the arts or athletics are highly desirable. This position begins on Monday, January 3 and runs through the remainder of the 2022-23 school year.
About the School
Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a Preschool through 12th-grade co-educational 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 over 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 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, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem;
- The Swain School for grades PS-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses.
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?
Duration:
This is a full-time position starting on January 2, 2023 through June 9, 2023.
To Apply:
Submit digital materials, including a letter of intent, resume, and three professional references, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI clearances, a physical, and a TB test are required for employment.
Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.
About Moravian Academy
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.
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