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An independent school seeks a motivated, dynamic, and innovative full-time high school history and English teacher for the current school year (2023-24).

Essential Functions:

• Design and deliver at least two courses, and four sections, within a curriculum that includes English 9 and 10, Literature (AP), Language (AP), Writing & Rhetoric, World History I and II, United States History (AP), European History (AP), and thematic electives.
• Facilitate hands-on exploration and discovery, 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 or co-advisor to a small group of students and taking on a fifth responsibility that benefits the student experience. 
• Participate in professional collaboration and development, including committee work, chapel services, department meetings, and divisional faculty meetings.

 Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in history, English, or related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching required. 
• 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.
• Commitment to diversity,  inclusion, and belonging.

Skills & 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.
• Collaborative with colleagues.
• 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 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.

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 Rachel Wright, Merle-Smith Campus Director.

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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