Elementary Teacher Positions Available

La Salle Academy 

Multiple Teacher Openings 

2026-2027 School Year 

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 (through the end of July) 
• Collaborative faculty, staff, administration, and board members 
• On-site nurse and social worker 

LSA is seeking Teacher Candidates for multiple positions for the 2026-2027 school year to join our team  and support our school’s mission. We welcome bilingual English/Spanish applicants. Salary is  commensurate with experience. 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

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)
• Bilingual Spanish/English Candidates encouraged to apply
• 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