Jewish/Judaic Studies Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates,an education recruitment firm, is currently seekingJudaic/Jewish Studies Teachersfor positions in K-12 private and independent schools in the New York area. This position requires a professional who: • Is passionate about teaching Judaic studies topics to students • Serves as a content expert and seeks out opportunities to expand their knowledge • Thrives on a collaborative team which promotes daily brainstorming and creative thinking • Exhibits a growth mindset and continually improves the way they teach • Masters diverse teaching styles and allows for student-led questioning and discussion and student-developed assignments • Embraces classroom technology integration as a tool for learning • Provides direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, during class and outside of the classroom • Implements strategies to help students with content mastery Responsibilities include: • Teaching at least five sections of Judaic Studies classes to students with a range of academic aptitudes • Assessing students’ academic and social development • Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families • Serving as a homeroom Advisor to a small cohort of students • Attends and participates in weekly faculty meetings, committee meetings, school functions and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate and assigned • Adheres to strict student confidentiality • Participates in, chaperones and/or facilitates some school activities, field trips, orientations, and experiential learning trips • Performs other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Division Head and/or the Head of School Required qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies, Education, or related field; • Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction; • A strong commitment to professional growth. Preferred qualifications: • Advanced degree in education, or related field; • 2-5 years of proven success in teaching high school students; • Experience implementing inquiry-based or project-based curriculum; • Experience teaching in independent schools Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • New York, NY (Required) Ability to Relocate: • New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person