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The Swain Campus of Moravian Academy, serving children preschool-aged through grade 8 in the Lehigh Valley, seeks a full-time building substitute for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. This position would be responsible for the teaching and care of students across grade levels, in both short and long-term capacities as needed. The school seeks candidates who are innovative, technology savvy, have a firm grasp of teaching pedagogy, and embrace the unique developmental stages of students aged three - fourteen years old.

Teachers at the Swain Campus 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 teachers meet regularly, work collaboratively within the 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 the day-to-day classroom operations in designated classrooms
• Design and implement innovative instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse learners’ academic, social, and emotional growth
• Maintain consistent communication with school personnel, students’ parents, and other team members
• Attend divisional, full-faculty, and parent meetings as needed
• Maintain a well-managed, mutually respectful, and welcoming classroom environment
• Collaborate with other school and off-campus professionals 
• Collaboratively plan and co-teach with fellow classroom teachers
• Engage in continued professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and children
• Prior teaching experience and work with children
• Training in research-based best practices and current teaching methods
• Experience applying Responsive Classroom, Singapore Math, and Wilson Fundations a plus
• Demonstrated track record of being a team player and community-minded

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of Education 

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 PS 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 are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region. Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting:

• The Swain Campus for grades PK-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses. 

• The Historic 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, is situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem.

Duration:

This is a full-time position beginning as soon as possible (October 2023). 

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 Megan Franzyshen, Campus Director, Swain Campus. 

Current State Police, Child Abuse, FBI clearances, 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, 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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