What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Classroom - Elementary position at Gemma Services?
At Martin Luther School, we believe every student deserves access to an excellent education, even if their path to school has included challenges, disruption, or trauma.
Our students are bright, curious, and capable. What many of them have needed is a school that understands how learning and emotional development are connected. At MLS, strong instruction and social-emotional support work together. Both are essential to helping students grow as learners.
Our classrooms are supported by a collaborative team that includes teachers, social workers, behavior specialists, and clinical leaders. Staff work closely together to understand each student, problem-solve challenges, and create environments where students feel safe enough to take academic risks and stay engaged in learning. Teachers are never working in isolation. They are part of a thoughtful system that supports both students and educators.
Job summary:
We are looking for an Elementary Teacher who believes that strong relationships are the foundation of learning. The right candidate will create a classroom where students feel known, challenged, and encouraged to grow both academically and socially.
Education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree
- Content area teaching certificate is preferred but not required at the time of hire
- Teachers will need to obtain Pennsylvania certification, and the school will support staff in completing the required coursework and process
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a school setting is preferred but not required
Benefits include:
- 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
- 2 dental plans to choose from
- Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
- 403b retirement plan with organizational match
- Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Short and Long-term Disability coverage
- Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
- Funding for employee self-care activities
Martin Luther School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.