Middle School Math Teachers

Pardes-Jewish-Day-School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pardes Jewish Day School in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Middle School Math Teacher to inspire students to be excited about learning. The successful candidate will have grade-level expertise and engage learners with inquiry, problem-solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration that Pardes favors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years of subject-area experience, strong classroom management, and a commitment to inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Two to five years of subject-area experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Collect and utilize data to maintain tracking documents.
• A strong understanding of the developmental and learning needs of middle school children, which includes social emotional development and study skills.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skill sets, and/or units of study.
• Serve as an advisor for students.
• Enjoy working with an innovative grade-level team to foster the emotional well-being and academic success of students.
• Excellent classroom management
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated instruction for lessons, skill sets, and units.
• Serve as advisor for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration.
• Engage in after-school coaching, club leadership, and enrichment programs (preferred).

Skills

Grade-level expertise

Differentiated instruction

Social-emotional development

Data tracking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Pardes Jewish Day School is a premier Jewish independent school for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, founded in 1993. Pardes is the largest Jewish Day School in Arizona, located in Scottsdale. The School prepares students to become outstanding members of society through a rigorous secular and Judaic education, a nurturing community, and a foundation in Judaism that welcomes all Jewish traditions.

POSITION

SY 26/27

Middle School Math Teachers

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal

JOB PURPOSE:

The ideal candidate will inspire students to be excited about learning. The successful teacher will have grade-level expertise in their chosen subject and the ability to engage students in meaningful inquiry, problem-solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration are norms for teaching and learning at Pardes.

Essential Requirements, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Two to five years of subject-area experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Collect and utilize data to maintain tracking documents
• A strong understanding of the developmental and learning needs of middle school children, which includes social emotional development and study skills.
• Ability to provide differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skill sets, and/or units of study.
• Serve as an advisor for students
• Enjoy working with an innovative grade-level team to foster the emotional well-being and academic success of students
• Excellent classroom management
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate:

• A desire to work in a school that prizes excellence in academics while nurturing students to become lifelong learners.
• An engaging teaching style
• A strong desire to be part of an innovative, collaborative team to foster the emotional well-being and academic success of students
• Ability to create strong relationships with parents
• Participation in all aspects of school life, including after-school coaching, club leadership, and enrichment programs (is preferred but not required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to appreciate working in a Jewish Day School

Other requirements:

• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.
• Lifting and carrying heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required.

As an equal opportunity employer, Pardes Jewish Day School does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age, or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85254: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person