High School Judaics Teacher and Mechanechet

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an inspired Judaics teacher and Mechanechet who can pass on passion for Chumash, Navi, and Parsha to today’s students.

The candidate should be comfortable teaching with technology and differentiating instruction, and participate in school programming and events, serving as a mentor and advisor to students.

Qualifications

• Warm, enthusiastic educator who can serve as a role model to teenage girls.
• Committed to a growth mindset.
• Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong oral and written proficiency in Lashon Hakodesh.
• Extensive educational background in Judaic Studies.
• BA in Judaic Studies and/or Education or its equivalent.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanechets act as grade advisors, meeting with students one on one and collaborating with the administration to support social, emotional, academic and spiritual growth.
• Join all school programming, Yemei Iyun, Shabbatons, and events.
• Teach Chumash, Navi, and Parsha with modern teaching techniques and technology.

Skills

Warm, enthusiastic educator

Growth mindset

Student-centered learning

Verbal and written communication

Lashon Hakodesh proficiency

Judaic studies communication

Education

BA in Judaic Studies and/or Education

Extensive Judaic Studies background

Job description

YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an inspired and inspiring Judaics teacher and Mechanechet. We look for teachers who are passionate about their subject and capable of passing on that passion in the classroom. The ideal candidate will be able to provide both the essential skills in text and midrash, and innovative teaching techniques that bring subjects such as Chumash, Navi, and Parsha to life for today’s students. Mechanechets also act as grade advisors, meeting with students one on one and collaborating with the administration to support social, emotional, academic and spiritual growth.

We seek educators who value collaboration, professional learning and community. The candidate should be comfortable teaching with technology and have ample experience in differentiating instruction. Mechanechets also join all school programming, Yemei Iyun, Shabbatons, and events.

All Judaics teachers should have strong Hebrew textual skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• - Warm, enthusiastic educator who can serve as a role model to teenage girls.
• - Committed to a growth mindset.
• - Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• - Strong oral and written proficiency in Lashon Hakodesh.
• - Extensive educational background in Judaic Studies.
• - BA in Judaic Studies and/or Education or its equivalent.
• - 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.