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This teaching position is 10 months (late August-early June) and provides a salary in accordance with the SJA union wage scale. We offer a comprehensive benefits package offered through a mission-driven nonprofit employer.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
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.
Maintain consistent and professional communication with parents to support student growth and celebrate milestones.
Work hand-in-hand with fellow educators to craft and refine integrated curricula.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills in both Hebrew and English.
Professional Expectations
Uphold and incorporate Smith school mission and core values.
Utilize a variety of technology including interactive whiteboard/Clevertouch technology, iPads, Chromebooks, learning management systems, and Google Suite.
Represent Smith Jewish Academy with pride and professionalism within the broader community.
Establish and maintain a positive sense of community among the faculty.
Actively engage in faculty meetings and schoolwide professional development.
Embrace a culture of continuous feedback and coaching to refine your craft.
Implement schoolwide curricular initiatives with creativity and consistency.
Write in monthly newsletters to parents.
Attend two parent-teacher conferences and provide comprehensive, narrative-driven report cards twice annually.
Maintain proper health and safety guidelines on school campus and during school hours.
Requirements
Teaching certificate/BA in Education, BA in Jewish Studies, MA in Jewish Education preferred
Successful experience teaching courses in Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Experience and/or training in ACTFL Hebrew proficiency standards, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and working with students with diverse learning needs preferred
School Mission:
The Harold and Mickey Smith Jewish Academy, accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), provides a positive environment focused on delivering a strong academic foundation in Jewish and General Studies. The school reflects and teaches respect for the diversity of Jewish life, challenging our students to exemplify the values of Judaism and demonstrate academic excellence.
Our vision is built on a strong synergy between students and faculty. Our educators inspire our students to find their passion and reach their highest potential, creating successful learners and leaders committed to the Jewish community, Israel, and the global community.
About Us:
Smith is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The school has its own wing on a larger campus shared with the Sabes Jewish Community Center.
