Alliance for Catholic Education
La Salle Academy
1434 N. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
4th Grade Teacher
About La Salle Academy
Started in 2003, La Salle Academy (LSA) is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children in grades 3rd through 8th, that exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. Run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success academically and spiritually in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy’s unique benefits include:
● Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
● Extended School Day/School Year
● Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members
● On-site nurse and social worker
We are now seeking a full-time 4th Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to join our team and support our school’s mission. LSA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a 403b retirement plan. LSA offers opportunities for professional growth and development, including reduced tuition at La Salle University. LSA is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The 4th Grade Teacher’s primary responsibility includes teaching core subjects of English Language Arts(ELA), math, social studies, religion and science, with access to LSA’s state-of-the-art science lab located
in LSA’s Enrichment Center. LSA specials teachers enrich academics by providing instruction in art, music, technology and physical education. LSA’s teachers create a welcoming classroom environment where students develop positive relationships feeling accepted yet challenged to take risks in learning in an age appropriate, challenging, supportive, Christian environment. The teacher models the five goals of being respectful, responsible, motivated, consistent, and peaceful for the students as they prepare to acquire these necessary skills and prepare for middle school.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s Degree (in Education preferred)
● Subject Taught: Religion, English Language Arts, Science
● Prior teaching or experience working with children preferred
● Understanding and sensitive to children’s needs
● Strong classroom management skills
● Organized, well-prepared lesson plans
● Accurate, timely academic grading and daily attendance record keeping
● Flexible, team player
● Good communication skills with students and adults
● Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
● Willingness to perform other duties as needed e.g. lunch duty, line duty, etc.
● All required criminal background checks, including but not limited to Child Abuse
Clearance, PA State Police Clearance and FBI Clearance
● Archdiocese of Philadelphia Safe Environment Part I and Part II: Protecting God’s
Children, Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse
● References
Please email resume, references and letter of interest to enrollment@lasalleacademy.net