Long-Term Substitute (Maternity Leave)

Hillel Day School; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills, Michigan is looking for passionate teachers to implement English Language Arts and Jewish Literature for sixth and eighth graders. The role involves fostering social-emotional growth, creating a safe classroom environment, and delivering innovative lessons. Teachers will engage with families and collaborate with a team to promote students' educational experiences. The position is set to begin on April 15, 2026, and will last through the school year until mid-October 2026.

Qualifications

• Responsible for planning and delivering lessons customized to student needs.
• Create a welcoming classroom fostering learning and strong relationships.
• Must support English Language Arts and Jewish Literature for 6th and 8th grades.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities for various subjects.
• Foster social-emotional growth and build a safe community.
• Maintain records on student progress and behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Technology integration

Social-emotional learning

Effective communication

Job description

Position Dates

Teachers at Hillel are responsible for planning instructional activities that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students. They strive to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment that fosters learning by building strong relationships and employing creative and effective instructional techniques. Hillel teachers are committed to providing outstanding educational experiences and aim to inspire each student’s passion for learning.

Position will begin on April 15, 2026, continuing through the end of the school year (June 11, 2026) and resume in the fall of 2026, tentatively through mid‑October.

At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support English Language Arts for sixth grade students
• Implement and support Jewish Literature for sixth and eighth grade students
• Foster social‑emotional growth using the Responsive Classroom approach, building a safe community of confident students
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative instructional lessons that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of educational activities
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials
• Observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on students’ performance and development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
• Write report cards as needed
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by developing positive personal relationships and maintaining expectations and procedures.
• Address individual learning and work closely with the Student Services team
  • Promote a collaborative teaching environment where all responsibilities are managed with a team‑oriented approach.
• Report to lunch and recess duty as required
• Communicate with families about academic, social, and emotional growth
• As part of a team, participate and help plan community days and events