Middle School Teacher
La Salle Academy
Philadelphia, PA
Job ID#:
14880168926
Posted:
March 28, 2025
Expires:
May 27, 2025
Category:
Secondary Education
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description
La Salle Academy1434 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Position
Middle School Teacher
Salary commensurate with experience
About La Salle Academy
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children in grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children's success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy's unique benefits include:
Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
Extended School Day/School Year
Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members
On-site nurse and social worker
We are now seeking a full-time Eighth Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to join our team and support our school's mission. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The LSA Eighth Grade Teacher's primary responsibility includes creating a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships feeling accepted yet challenged to take risk in learning in an age appropriate, challenging, supportive, Christian environment. The 8th grade teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful for the 8th graders as they prepare to acquire these necessary skills to prepare for the challenges of high school.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (in Education preferred)
Subject Taught: Religion, English Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science
Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
Understanding and sensitive to children's needs
Strong classroom management skills
Organized, well-prepared lesson plans
Accurate, timely academic grading and daily attendance record keeping
Flexible, team player
Good communication skills with students and adults
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Willingness to perform other duties as needed e.g. lunch duty, line duty, etc.
All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse
Clearance, PA State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment Part I and Part II: Protecting God's Children, Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse
References
Please email resume, references and letter of interest to enrollment@lasalleacademy.net
About the Employer
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children's success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.La Salle Academy's unique benefits include:
• Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
• Extended School Day/School Year
• On-site nurse and social worker
• Catholic High School scholarships available for LSA graduates