About the Position:
The Shefa Teacher Residency is a groundbreaking program that recruits and trains individuals to become exceptional teachers by providing an intensive and supportive school-based teacher training program. Over the residency year, teacher residents train in a classroom with a mentor teacher and take on increasing responsibility for teaching while gaining support through on-site professional development, workshops, and coaching. Residents receive training in a variety of programs including Responsive Classroom, PAF Reading Program, and Multisensory Math. At the end of the year, teacher residents are eligible candidates to apply for The Shefa Teacher Fellowship Program or for a position as an assistant teacher at Shefa.
Key Responsibilities:
Teacher residents are responsible for supporting students in the classroom in a variety of subject areas alongside lead teachers. In addition to supporting the curriculum development and delivery of instruction, teacher residents will participate in assessing student learning, managing classroom routines and behavior, building relationships and communicating regularly with families, and collaborating with other faculty. Residents will be responsible for a variety of duties throughout the school day, and will participate in weekly Residents Cohort Meetings as well as one-week training over the summer.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and experience working with children. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Jewish setting and experience working with children with language-based learning disabilities. We seek teachers who thrive in collaborative environments, who are reflective and committed to growth, who have strong communication skills, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Shefa School is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensuring a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We especially encourage candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.
Salary: $43,000, with direct pathways for advancement and salary increase following the residency year.
Please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@shefaschool.org.
Contact Email:jobs@shefaschool.org