Dean of Humanities jobs in Allentown, PA

Moravian Academy seeks a motivated, dynamic, and innovative full-time humanities teacher for
the 2024-25 school year at the upper school on the Merle-Smith Campus.

Essential Functions:
Design and deliver at least four courses within the History & Social Science and English

departments. Courses would potentially include World History I, World History II, and/or
English 9.

• Support and further enhance the department’s high expectations for academic

• Facilitate hands-on exploration, student collaboration, and problem solving; integrate

• Create meaningful partnerships with parents and families, including regular

• Assess and provide feedback to students and parents during comment and grading

• Assume duties including, but not limited to, serving as an advisor or co-advisor to a small

• Participate in professional collaboration and development, including committee work,

other professionals and organizations.

School Mission and Vision:

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?

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 Historic Downtown Campus for Grades P-8 inside the national historic landmark

• The Merle-Smith Upper School Campus for Grades 9-12, situated on 120 acres of

• The Swain Campus for grades P-8 with a 22-acre contemporary campus in the beautiful

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
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.

Duration:
This is a full-time position beginning August 2024.

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: Dr. Rachel
Wright, Upper School Director, Moravian Academy, 4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA
18020

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to provide an environment
that welcomes a diverse community.