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Moravian Academy is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and innovative history teacher.  This teacher will be responsible for implementing history curriculum, including AP, and potentially Language Arts courses in the Upper School as a one year sabbatical replacement. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver at least two courses, and four sections, within a curriculum that includes World I and II, American (AP), European (AP), and thematic electives.
• Facilitate hands-on exploration, student collaboration and problem-solving.
• Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular communications through school-supplied online tools, emails, and phone calls. 
• Assess and provide feedback to students and parents during comment and grading periods.
• Assume duties including, but not limited to, serving as an advisor to a small group of students, taking on a fifth responsibility, and leading an activity.
• Participate in professional collaboration, including committee work, chapel services and divisional faculty meetings.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in history, English, or a related field; Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of teaching preferred. 
• Ability to apply historical habits of mind to myriad content areas. 
• Preference will be given to applicants with a previous background in independent schools or similar college-preparatory programs.
• Proficiency in digital educational technologies.
• Experience with Google Workspace for Education (preferred)

• Enthusiasm for professional development.

• Committed to diversity,  inclusion, and belonging.

Skills and Abilities

• Explores historical topics, events, and themes from a variety of perspectives and interpretations.

• Uses student-centered teaching methodologies and other research-informed practices. 
• Is energetic, engaging, and creative with a clear love of students and the learning process.
• Collaborates with teachers at Moravian Academy.
• Integrates educational technology to facilitate student-centered learning.
• Engages in the community life of the school, including attending various co-curricular events.
• Is a lifelong learner and a historian who is committed to professional development and collaboration with other professional historians 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 bucolic 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.

Policy Of Non-Discrimination

Moravian Academy is an equal-opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or citizenship status, or any other legally protected category in connection with its activities as an employer. Moravian Academy also subscribes to the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (“PAIS”) and the National Association of Independent Schools’ (“NAIS”) principles of good practice regarding employment of personnel. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Moravian Academy salaries are competitive and based on years of experience and expertise.  The Academy’s generous retirement plan pays 8% of their salary when eligible employees contribute 5% of their salary through payroll reduction. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Group Medical and Prescription Healthcare Program offered by the school along with a number of other benefits outlined in the Employee HandbookThe Academy financially supports the continuing professional development of its faculty and administrators.  All employees are eligible for a tuition discount in the amount of 33% of the total amount of tuition, with additional fees will be paid at 100% by the employee. In addition to the tuition discount, employees may also be eligible to receive financial aid.

Duration:

This is a full-time position beginning August 21, 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: Dylan Deal, Upper School Director, Moravian Academy, 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020

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

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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