Substitute Teacher

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell seeks an experienced, creative, and passionate substitute educator to instill knowledge and love for learning through both academic and social-emotional learning. Qualified candidates will be able to work collaboratively across grades and disciplines with a team of exceptional faculty & staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson; ensure all material is covered.

• Communicates with the absent teacher at the end of the day thru written communication about what was accomplished that day (were the lessons covered, how did the day go, be as specific as possible.)

• Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning environment in accordance with school policies.

• Create and maintain a climate of respect and fairness for all students.

• Observe and assess student performance.

• Participate in teacher training sessions and other professional development as necessary.

• Support and contribute to curriculum development to enhance the program.


• Fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Bernard Zell Faculty Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year school teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum.

• Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community.

• Ability to embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities; knowledge of interactive whiteboard technology, iPads and Chromebooks.

• Experience providing a nurturing, creative, and inclusive environment for students and to create a strong classroom community.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org.

Jewish Studies Teacher

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell seeks an experienced, creative, and passionate Jewish Studies educator to instill knowledge and love for Judaism, Israel, and values in our students through innovative academic and social-emotional learning. Qualified candidates will be able to work collaboratively across grades and disciplines with a team of exceptional faculty & staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Jewish Studies and Hebrew Language

• Create a rich Jewish cultural and Hebrew language environment in the classroom

• Teach Tanakh and Tefillah in alignment with school philosophy and desire outcomes

• Introduce students to traditional and innovative rituals and practices for holidays and Shabbat

• Foster the joy of learning and contribute to a spirited Jewish life across the school

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress

• Give specific feedback to support student growth

• Work on an advisory team, planning advisory learning and creating a safe, nurturing environment for students

• Advise and advocate for a group of middle school students, with responsibility for academic/social/emotional oversight

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and others on the student and grade-level team

• Help lead service learning through the advisory program

• Model a pluralistic approach to the practice of Judaism

• Participate in teacher training sessions and other professional development

• Support and contribute to curriculum development to enhance the program

• Fulfill all teacher duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Bernard Zell Faculty Handbook

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent; master’s degree preferred

• Coursework or experience in Jewish Studies content area (Hebrew Language, Bible, Jewish History, etc.) required

• Minimum of three years Jewish day school teaching experience

• Familiarity with Responsive Classroom is desirable

• Informal Jewish education/camp experience is desirable

• Hebrew and English fluency – including speaking, reading and writing

• Knowledge of a wide range of language instruction and Judaic resource methods and materials

• Ready to embrace learning maker space and innovative technology

Travel Requirements: Up to 5% travel may be required (domestic and/or international)

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to sbloom@bernardzell.org. As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Director of Admissions

General Overview: The Director of Admissions serves as a member of the school’s advancement team. This position oversees the day-to-day operation of the office of Enrollment Management, as well as special projects assigned by the Director of External Relations. The Director advances the school and its programs in collaboration with senior colleagues in academics, auxiliary programs, communications, development and alumni relations, finance, human resources, operations, information technology, student life and all three divisions of the school. This person is involved directly in all matters pertaining to the recruitment and retention of all students and the outreach and marketing of the school.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• Utilize available resources to conduct research on internal and external factors that may affect enrollment. Share information that accurately represents the perceptions of our school.

• Partner with the communications team to maintain a robust marketing presence through a varied suite of promotional pieces that share a clear image of our school.

• Promote good relationships with early childhood programs in the community through ongoing communication and observation of prospective students.

• Develop and implement regular events designed to increase school awareness for prospective families, including jBaby classes, partnership events with local synagogues, and neighborhood receptions.

• Provide regular updates to PTC and Board Leadership in order to effectively communicate talking points.

• Create plan for outreach to 0-3 year old segments, including programs, communications, and ambassadorships in order to strengthen the admissions pipeline.

• Provide prompt and efficient communications with prospective families.

• When applicable, arrange for admissions testing and procurement of academic records for prospective students.

• Conduct parent interviews and tours for prospective parents (Nursery - Eighth grade).

• Participate in recruitment fairs (i.e. NPN School Fair) on a regular basis.

Enrollment:

• Manage the process by which Bernard Zell identifies candidates and moves them through the admissions process, including how tuition assistance impacts this process in all divisions. Assure continuity between the admissions process and enrollment, orientation, scheduling and student life.

• Manage the re-enrollment process for returning students.

• Annually evaluate the enrollment management office staff and programs.

• Chair Admissions committee.

• Coordinate all re-enrollment activity with ongoing monitoring of retention and attrition throughout the grades.

Retention:

• Regularly review and analyze data that identifies students who are struggling and may be at risk of withdrawing or being counseled out.

• Collaborate with administrators to design and implement overall school retention strategy, including opportunities for parent feedback throughout the year.

• Oversee Culture of Appreciation Faculty Committee in order to maintain a faculty of “raving fans.”

• Onboard new school families through thoughtfully designed events that demonstrate Bernard Zell core values and partnership expectations.

• Conduct market research (surveys, focus groups) using current families to determine areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the school.

Data Analysis/Statistics:

• Manage central database for all enrollment and tuition assistance-related statistics.

• Analyze market trends and create communication plan for market segments.

• Conduct research on community demographics and make recommendations based on analysis.

Other:

• Maintain relevant statistics on all aspects of admission, retention and tuition assistance.

• Supervise the admissions assistant.

• Represent the school at LMAIS (Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools) admissions directors meeting, and other professional meetings (ISACS, NAIS).

• Make regular reports and presentations to the Board of Trustees, PTC and faculty in order to generate support for all aspects of the enrollment process.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple constituencies

• Comfort with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups

• Strong customer service ethic and exceptional judgment

• Experience in developing outreach programs

• Results-oriented and able to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic environment

• Extremely detail oriented with a strong attention to follow through

• Bachelor’s Degree required, 7-10 years of experience in non-profit organizations preferred

• Knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage and traditions

• Experience with program development/early childhood education

• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel around Chicago community

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

Work Conditions, Benefits, etc:

• Full-time employee benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement plan, parking or public transportation, daily lunch and breakfast; as well as optional vision insurance; professional development opportunities

• Sick, personal and vacation days subject to length of tenure

How to Apply:

If interested, please send cover letter and resume to employment@bernardzell.org. As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Lower School Math Specialist
Long-Term Substitute
Start Date: August 2021

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a warm, passionate Math Specialist to work with students with diverse learning needs in kindergarten through 4th-grades. We are seeking a teacher with an area of expertise in math and/or diverse learners. The teacher will be part of the Student Services Team and will collaborate regularly with grade-level teams within our Lower School and Early Childhood departments. Specific assignments and grade levels will be determined by the Director of Student Services. The qualified candidate will have experience working with diverse learning populations, with a focus in math instruction & intervention, will possess strong written and oral communication skills, be able and willing to jump into a collaborative planning and teaching process, and be an active member of the life of the school.  The position will require a deep understanding of curriculum and content, a strong ability to differentiate, and a creative and flexible mindset. Strong collaborative skills are essential for this position, including regular communication with teachers, families, and private providers. This teacher should be prepared to differentiate learning for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement curriculum based on individual student needs

• Take part in collaborative planning with teacher teams

• Support students and teachers with curriculum modifications and accommodations

• Utilize school resources to plan supplemental instructional programs for individuals or small groups of students

• Understand how to integrate general education curriculum into small group lessons Demonstrate effective classroom management strategies; experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred

• Work collaboratively with teacher teams and departmental heads

• Communicate thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents and colleagues

• Demonstrate a love of working with children, nurturing the whole child in developmentally appropriate ways

• Differentiate curriculum and instructional methods as appropriate to support students of all levels

• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress.

• Give specific feedback to support student growth

• Participate actively in team meetings with families and private providers

• Posses strong technology skills, including familiarity with google classroom and other online learning platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary and/or special education with a math endorsement or LBS1 certification required; master's degree is preferred

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience math with the elementary and/or intermediate grade levels with diverse learners

• Have an understanding of the different developmental stages of learning

• Have an understanding of formative and summative assessments as well as other authentic strategies

• Experience with research-based interventions and data-driven decision making

• Experience with supporting executive functioning skills within a school setting

• Experience in teaching through distance learning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of best practices in education

• Willingness to keep current through appropriate professional development

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

• Proficient in using technology, skilled in using Google for Education

Travel Requirements: Up to 5% travel may be requested.

 Other Important Information and Benefits:

• All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check

• Work is generally performed onsite; Bernard Zell does not offer a telecommuting option

• The general workday is Work Day is 7:45 am - 3:45 pm but must be flexible to attend meetings beyond normal working hours

• Full-time employee benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, life and disability (short and long-term) insurances, 403b retirement plan, parking or public transportation, daily (kosher) breakfast and lunch, as well as optional insurances.  Sick and flex (personal) days subject to length of tenure

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org.

Systems Support Specialist

Job Summary: The Systems Support Specialists' primary responsibility is assisting with the day-to-day operations of the technology department. They will support the school by providing first-level technology support and troubleshooting various systems, printers, and peripherals. The Systems Support Specialist will report to the Director of Technology.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage online help-desk ticketing system; escalate and assign tickets to other members of the IT department 

• Provide help-desk support for teachers, students, administrators and administrative staff

• Deploy, troubleshoot and maintain Apple computers and macOS software

• Deploy, troubleshoot and maintain Apple IOS devices and peripherals

• Deploy, troubleshoot and maintain Google Chromebooks

• Oversee the deployment and troubleshooting of audio/visual equipment including but not limited to projectors, interactive displays, and cameras

• Maintain and update the JAMF Pro Suite used to manage school-owned Apple devices

• Assist in implementing and educating users in best practices

• Build and maintain an inventory of hardware, software, equipment, supplies and
  including warranty and service records

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain printers and copiers

• Order and maintain inventory of ink and toner

• Assist Network and Systems Administrator with server related tasks, including software updates, server installations, and regular maintenance

• Other duties to be assigned by Director of Technology

General Work Expectations:

• Punctual and reliable with regard to general attendance and work duties

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize and multitask

• Professional in behavior, complying with all school policies and procedures

• Cooperative and collegial team member

• Effective written and verbal communication with all constituencies

• Problem-solving, creativity, ability to learn quickly and independently

• Empathy, patience, and a sense of humor

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in IT help-desk function

• Experience troubleshooting Mac OS X software environment

• Experience with Microsoft Server products and Linux based operating systems

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Ability to be resourceful and work independently

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks successfully with strong attention to detail

• Familiarity or experience with JAMF products

• Familiarity with Unix Scripting

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in CS, CIS, or related discipline or comparable years of work experience

• Experience troubleshooting Windows software

• Any other certifications (Cisco, Apple, Microsoft, A+, etc) are a plus

• Experience managing a Google Apps environment and creating Google Apps scripts

• Familiarity or experience with network infrastructure, including switches and access points

Work Conditions, Benefits, etc.

• General workday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, including 1-hour lunch/break time

• Work is performed on-site.

• Full-time employee benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, life and
  disability insurance, 403B retirement plan, parking or public transportation, daily lunch and breakfast; as well as optional vision insurance

• Must be willing and capable of lifting boxes of up to 50 lbs.

• Sick, personal, and vacation days subject to length of tenure

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to techjobs@bernardzell.org with 'Systems Support Specialist' as the subject line.
 

 

Auxiliary Program Manager
Start Date August 2021

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

Bernard Zell seeks a motivated educator to take primary responsibility for developing, managing, coordinating, scheduling, and promoting the school’s existing early-morning (BZ Before) and after-school (BZ Beyond and BZ Enrichment) programs and the development of additional programming for non-school days. This is a full-time, 10-month position with hours that may vary based on the program schedule and other staffing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development & Implementation

• Take lead responsibility for ensuring that all extra-curricular programming supports the school’s philosophy and goals, and connects to the school’s mission, vision, and brand.

• Oversee marketing and promotion of all programming.

• Curate BZ Enrichment offerings to fit the needs and desires for students and families.

• Maintain program calendar.

• Manage online registration system including participant enrollment, refund/cancellations, and administrative changes.

• Coordinate with the Business Office to manage revenues and expenses and matters of financial aid.

• Ensure a wide range of programming across multiple age groups (Nursery-8th grade).

• Maintain and secure equipment, materials, and supplies as appropriate.

Supervision

• Research, recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate vendors and instructors for BZ Enrichment (classes offered before and after school hours).

• Recruit, supervise and evaluate program staff for BZ Before and BZ Beyond (the early and extended day program for Nursery through Fourth Grade).

• Coordinate logistics of BZ Before (care for students before school hours).

• Communicate with parents and caretakers regularly and proactively, providing top-notch customer service

• Ensure health and safety of all participants in all programs.

• Assess and evaluate programs and instructors, constantly soliciting formal and informal feedback from all constituents.

• Coordinate miscellaneous programming outside of the normal curriculum as necessary, such as day-off camps, faculty and staff childcare for conferences, etc.

• Research and develop auxiliary revenue opportunities.

Customer Satisfaction

• Respond promptly and effectively to student or parent questions or concerns and staff and vendor needs.

• Collaborate with Bernard Zell staff, particularly division heads on the well-being of students before and after school.

• Produce data and reports as needed, including regular feedback from parent surveys.

• Ensure a strong customer service approach to all aspects of BZ student activities, building raving fans.

• Support other school functions if necessary and as time permits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in education or related field. 

Experience: 

• Experience working with children and families.

• Non-profit child-centered experience preferred.

• Program management experience preferred.

• Independent school experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

• Works well on a team

• Customer-service oriented

• Proficiency with technology

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills and follow-through

• Innovative when it comes to alternate sources of revenue streams

• Commitment to ongoing personal/professional growth

• Sense of humor, adventure, and wonder

How to apply: 

• Please send a resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org.