Lower School Classroom Teacher - Historic Downtown Campus - Moravian Academy

• The years between kindergarten and fifth grade are where learners are made.
• Where curiosity either takes root or fades, where a child decides whether school is a place that's for them.
• The teacher in the room makes all the difference.
• As our next Lower School Classroom Teacher, you won't just deliver lessons, you'll build a classroom community where curiosity is the norm and every child feels seen.
• Working alongside specialist teachers in a self-contained K–5 setting, you'll guide students through core subjects using rich, research-backed curricula like Reveal Math and Wit & Wisdom, weaving in the differentiated, hands-on learning that makes content stick and makes students want to come back tomorrow.
• This isn't about checking standards off a list.
• It's about knowing the students in front of you, their strengths, their questions, their growing edges, and partnering with families to celebrate every step forward.
• When you write that trimester narrative report, you're not filling out a form.
• You're telling the story of a child becoming.
• We're looking for an educator who leads with warmth and rigor in equal measure - someone who believes belonging and excellence aren't trade-offs, but partners.
• What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; advanced degree preferred Proven experience teaching elementary-aged students in a classroom setting Deep commitment to inclusive, student-centered, and inquiry-driven learning Strong written and verbal communication skills and a genuine joy for family partnership A collaborative spirit, growth mindset, and receptivity to feedback and coaching Experience in independent, progressive, or mission-driven school environments preferred For Full Job description, see attached To Apply Submit a letter of intent and resume through this employment site by June 23, 2026.
• Address your letter of intent to Abby Mahone, Director of the Historic Downtown Campus.
• All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.

FBI Fingerprint Check

PA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police)

Child Abuse Clearance Check

Act 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictions

Act 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedback

Proof of a negative TB Test

By continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.