Moravian Academy·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The building substitute provides instructional continuity by covering classes from preschool through grade 8. Responsibilities include leading discussions, managing recess and lunch duties, and providing 1:1 or small-group student support.
A building substitute at Moravian Academy is never just a stranger filling a gap.
You become a known and trusted member of our Historic Downtown Campus faculty - the educator students recognize in the hallway, and the colleague teachers count on when they need someone who already knows the rhythm of the school.
This is full-time work with genuine variety.
One morning you might guide a preschool circle; that afternoon, you could lead a Grade 8 discussion.
Across it all, you sustain the continuity of learning our families trust - stepping into classrooms from Preschool through Grade 8 and keeping students engaged, supported, and moving forward.
What makes this role matter is the community you join.
Moravian Academy asks the same of its employees that it asks of its students: to engage in community, discover through curiosity, strive for excellence, and act with integrity.
As a building substitute, you live all four every day, building real relationships with students and colleagues, staying curious about how different learners grow, holding a high bar for instruction, whatever the assignment, and modeling the care and professionalism that define this place.
We're looking for an adaptable, technology-savvy educator with a genuine grasp of teaching pedagogy - someone comfortable following an established lesson plan and equally ready to improvise when circumstances change.
If you find real satisfaction in being the steady, capable presence a school can rely on, this is work that will use everything you bring.
What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field Prior experience working with children in an educational setting Training in research-based, current teaching methods and pedagogy Flexibility to move between grade levels and daily assignments - covering classes, recess, and lunch duties, and 1:1 or small-group support Prior teaching experience in an independent school (preferred) A collaborative, community-minded spirit and a genuine passion for teaching children of every age, three through eighteen For the full description, see link to our job description below.
Ready to become the educator our campus counts on?
Submit your résumé, cover letter, and references through Moravian Academy's employment portal to join a faculty where every day matters.
All Moravian Academy positions require Pennsylvania Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances and Act 126 Mandated Reporter certification prior to employment. moravianacademy.org Equal Opportunity Employment Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category in its employment practices.
All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.
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.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and have prior experience working with children. Required certifications include Pennsylvania Act 34, 151, 114 clearances, and Act 126 Mandated Reporter certification.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
