Full-time position to begin September 2022
Rodeph Sholom School, a co-educational N-8 Reform Jewish day school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a middle school Jewish Studies teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school Jewish Studies, designing Jewish Studies curriculum, and have successful experience working with middle school aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable and warm.
Job Description
Teach regular and honors Jewish Studies to middle school students
Work collaboratively with Jewish Studies department, and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum
Serve as a middle school advisor
Additional responsibilities, as needed
Qualifications
Enjoys working with middle school aged children, working closely with colleagues and being involved in other aspects of school life
Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th grade Jewish Studies
Communicates with clarity both orally and in writing
Has excellent interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Is kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
Possesses good judgment
Advanced degree or equivalent experience
Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Leinana Two Moons, Assistant to the Middle School, at ltwomoons@rssnyc.org.
Contact Email:ltwomoons@rssnyc.org