Middle School General Studies Academic Support Teacher

JEC; Elmora (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Structured schedule

Professional development

Job summary

JEC is seeking a full-time Academic Support Teacher to provide targeted academic assistance to middle school students, using push-in and pull-out models as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with classroom teachers to adapt materials and support diverse learning profiles.

Two weekly academic support sessions and two study hall periods will help classified and non-classified students stay organized, catch up on work, and master key material.

Qualifications

• Experience working with middle school students in an academic support capacity.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teachers and administrators.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for core subjects by assisting students with comprehension and assignments.
• Collaborate with teachers to modify lesson materials for diverse learning profiles.
• Lead two weekly academic support sessions focused on targeted pre-teaching or reteaching.
• Run two study hall sessions weekly to help organized and catch up on missed work.

Skills

Middle school support

Collaboration

Inclusive education

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Us:

Outstanding educators will provide exceptional learning opportunities to each JEC student. Every student will be driven to achieve to the best of his/her abilities and will be encouraged to acquire the knowledge and develop the middot necessary to become lifelong learners and positive contributors to Klal Yisrael and the global community. The impact of all our work together will qualitatively enhance Jewish education, now and for the future.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a full-time Academic Support Teacher to join our dynamic team. The teacher will provide academic support to students through both push-in and pull-out models, based on their individual needs. This role is essential in providing comprehensive support to all students, helping them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support for core subjects (English, Math, History, and Science) by assisting all students with comprehension, note-taking, and class assignments.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to modify and adapt lesson materials for diverse learning profiles.

• Conduct two weekly academic support sessions focused on targeted pre-teaching or reteaching to assist classified students in achieving academic success.

• Lead two study hall sessions weekly, focusing on organization, catching up on missed work, and mastering key material for classified students, as well as support for non-classified students requiring extra help.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle school students in an academic support capacity.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with teachers and administrators.

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required; Master's degree preferred

What We Offer:

• A supportive and innovative teaching environment.

• Full-time, structured schedule with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

• Access to professional development resources.