Lower School Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location

• Lower
• School and
• Admin
• Offices -
• Rockville,
• MD 20852Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $52,587.00 - $104,331.00 Salary/year This position will require instruction in Judaic language arts and various other disciplines of Jewish learning and teaching and will require an individual who demonstrates a passion for education and a palpable love for and warmth with children while instructing students in the curricular areas of Torah, Hagim/Jewish Festivals, and T’filah/Prayer. Candidates will possess the following skills in and dispositions toward education: a passion for education a palpable love for and warmth with students a “whole-child” approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual domains a progressive approach to education that includes expertise in differentiation of instruction for enriched, grade level, and supported students excellent written and verbal communication skills strong proactive and positive classroom management skills skills to create a joyful, interactive, and engaging learning environment comfort with pro-active parent collaboration integrating technology into typical classroom teaching practice and experience with teaching through digital platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) interest in partnering with colleagues within and across subject disciplines to plan and develop curriculum a commitment to fostering an inclusive and communal learning environment openness to professional reflection and feedback strong written and verbal communication skills, preferably in native Hebrew, and comfort communicating orally and in writing in English Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. (or 90-hour MSDE course for Junior K candidates) or a related field required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of successful, formal lead-teaching experience in a public or independent school. To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to apply, visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds
• Work
• Environment: In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable. The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.