The ideal candidate will be a creative, engaging educator with expertise in a broad range of Jewish Studies knowledge and Hebrew language skills. They should have a record of creating strong relationships with students and be comfortable teaching in a pluralistic environment emphasizing Jewish identity, development, and experiential education techniques.
This position reports directly to the Director of Jewish Living and Learning. Smith teachers are expected to be collaborative team players, innovative thinkers, cheerleaders for one another and the school, and agents of academic innovation. They are expected to model professional practices and support the mission of the school within the context of a pluralistic, inclusive Jewish community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach three middle school Hebrew class sections, utilizing a proficiency-based approach to language acquisition.
- Serve as an eighth grade middle school capstone adviser, guiding students through their culminating research and presentation projects.
- Participate in yearly eighth grade Israel trip, providing educator support and cultural context.
- Attend middle school retreat to build community and student rapport.
- Plan one middle school program annually, such as a holiday celebration or cultural event.
- Supervise lunch or recess to ensure a safe and positive social environment.
- Maintain an organized classroom infrastructure to provide an orderly, productive learning environment.
- Provide necessary accommodations and modifications to ensure the success of all learners within a differentiated classroom.
- Utilize diverse assessment strategies to monitor and report student progress toward the mastery of academic standards.
