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Moravian Academy is seeking a passionate and dynamic Middle School mathematics teacher.

Position Description

This is a full time Middle School faculty position. This teacher is responsible for designing and delivering mathematics courses to serve the Downtown Campus’s Middle School students in grades 6-8.  This teacher will collaborate with the other department and grade level teachers in supporting all students to reach their full potential. This position reports to the Director of the Downtown Campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach four mathematics sections across grades 6-8, which can include pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of middle school students.
• Facilitate hands-on exploration, student collaboration and curiosity-filled experiences.
• Support meaningful partnerships with parents and families using online tools, emails, and phone calls. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages in children with targeted strategies to attend to social and emotional needs of each child.
• Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular communications through school-supplied online tools, emails, and phone calls.
• Write narrative reports every trimester.
• Participate in professional collaboration including committee and divisional meetings, cross-divisional efforts, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform duties and coverages outside of the classroom across the Middle School. 

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, or a closely related field; Masters strongly preferred.  
• 3-5 years of teaching experience as a middle school mathematics teacher.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a previous background in independent schools and those trained in Developmental Designs, Responsive Classroom, or a similar SEL program.

Skills and Abilities

• Is energetic, engaging, and creative with a clear love for children and the learning process.
• Uses student-centered teaching methodologies and other research-based practices.
• Is a team player who is enthusiastic about collaboration with all other teachers at Moravian Academy. 
• Is proficient in educational technology such as Google Apps, SMARTboard, online textbooks, teacher webpages, and Classkick.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, interested in teaching to multiple intelligences.
• Is a lifelong learner who is committed to continuing professional development.
• An educator who can envision new ways to realize the school’s mission and vision.

Our School

Moravian Academy is a PS through 12th grade coeducational college preparatory school in the Moravian Tradition and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy continues to be a school in motion, developing new pathways to success for students ages 3 to 18. Moravian Academy comprises over 900 students and 200 employees from across the region on three campuses, each one tailored to a distinct student experience and culture:

• Moravian Downtown Campus for Grades PS-8, inside the national historic landmark in the heart of the City of Bethlehem;
• Swain School Campus for Grades PS-8, a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown;
• Merle-Smith Campus for Upper School, Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of green expanse in Bethlehem Township.

Our 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? 

Our Vision  

Moravian Academy seeks to be the premier school destination for students, families, and educators by combining student-centered methods for teaching, time-tested values for character and community, and the experiences to empower every student to thrive as a lifelong learner, critical thinker, and global citizen. In pursuit of this vision, we make four commitments: to innovation, to inclusion, to relationships, and to excellence.

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 its faculty and administrators. Tuition remission in the form of need-based aid for tuition at Moravian Academy is available for the children of employees who qualify. 

Duration

This is a full-time position beginning August 2022. 

To Apply

Submit digital materials, including a letter, resume, and educational philosophy, to employment@moravianacademy.org. Address letter of intent to Mrs. Dawn Brews, Acting Director of the Downtown Campus. 

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