Inspiring Elementary General Studies Teacher (Collaborative)

Seattle Hebrew Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced educator for our Lower School team. The candidate should bring strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, a passion for student growth, and a commitment to working closely with colleagues in a supportive professional learning community.

SHA offers mentoring, peer collaboration, professional development, and opportunities for growth. We value an engaging classroom, differentiated instruction, effective family communication, flexibility, and a

Qualifications

• Current Washington State teaching certificate.
• Strong knowledge of elementary content areas and state learning requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of two years successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes.
• Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student learning, risk-taking, and character development.
• Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth.
• Experience or interest in Project Based Learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
• Create organized lesson plans where students are encouraged to engage in inquiry: ask thoughtful questions, discover answers, apply what they learn, and problem-solve creatively
• Continually assess student achievement with a variety of methods and modalities toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents informed of student progress
• Differentiating instruction according to student needs and abilities; provide accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Possesses the knowledge and creativity to deliver innovative and personalized instruction designed to maximize student learning
• Collaborate with partner teachers
• Participate in department, school and parent meetings
• Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues
• Participate in school wide professional development, and seek continual feedback and flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Skills

Differentiating instruction

Collaborate with partner teachers

Communicate effectively

Professional development

Technology literacy

Education

Washington State teaching certificate

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Job description

Seattle Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced educator for our Lower School team. The candidate should bring strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, a passion for student growth, and a commitment to working closely with colleagues in a supportive professional learning community.

SHA offers mentoring, peer collaboration, professional development, and opportunities for growth. We value an engaging classroom, differentiated instruction, effective family communication, flexibility, and a