Moravian Academy is seeking passionate and highly qualified educators to join our Summer Individualized Intensive Educational Program for Summer 2025. This six-week program offers a unique opportunity to work closely with students in small groups to foster growth in Math and English Language Arts (ELA). The program emphasizes research-based best practices, individualized instruction, and a commitment to academic excellence, aligning with Moravian Academy’s mission and values.

Program Overview:

• Dates: July 7 – August 11, 2025
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Merle-Smith Campus, Moravian Academy
• Focus Areas: Math and ELA, with diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring to tailor instruction to individual student needs
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:4 for personalized attention

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Design and implement lesson plans to support student academic growth based on diagnostic assessments and student progress.
• Deliver individualized instruction in Math and/or ELA to small groups of students.
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and make data-driven adjustments to instruction.
• Collaborate with program administrators and fellow teachers to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and program outcomes.
• Uphold Moravian Academy’s mission and values by fostering an inclusive, engaging, and academically enriching environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in Math and/or ELA instruction, with experience in individualized or small-group teaching.
• Familiarity with diagnostic assessments and progress monitoring tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with students and parents.
• Commitment to research-based best practices in education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.   
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.  
• Proficiency with Google Docs and on-line data keeping systems. 
• Clearances and authorization required to work with children in the State of Pennsylvania.

About the School

As the ninth oldest independent school in the nation and the premier independent school in the Lehigh Valley, Moravian Academy is seeking a Librarian. Today’s Moravian Academy offers every student more ways to explore—and become—their most authentic and successful self. On three intentionally distinct yet philosophically united campuses, we celebrate, support, challenge, and learn from each other, preparing young people to step confidently toward the college and the future of their choice and to make a meaningful difference in their local and global communities.

Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy is a Preschool through Grade 12 coeducational college preparatory school comprising over 900 students and 200 faculty and staff on three distinct campuses across the Lehigh Valley, each tailored to a distinct student experience and culture:

Each campus possesses a distinct culture and setting: 

• The Swain Campus for grades PS-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful west end of Allentown, approximately 25 minutes from the Bethlehem campuses; 
• The Downtown Campus for Grades PS-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 bucolic green expanse in Bethlehem Township, approximately 7 miles from downtown Bethlehem. 

Mission

Moravian Academy nurtures the joyful spirit of each learner and empowers inclusive global citizens to think critically, communicate effectively, lead with integrity, and strive for excellence.

Vision

Immersed in a community that values creativity, curiosity, love, and understanding, our students seek to answer the questions: Who am I and who can I become?

Compensation and Benefits 

$75/hour for 3-hour daily instruction.

To Apply

Submit digital materials no later than January 15, 2025, including a letter of intent and resume, to [email protected]. Address letter of intent to Ms. Morgan Nordmeyer, Coordinator of Learning Services. 

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. 

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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