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.

Compensation: $140 per full day

 

Date Available: August 2025

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: 

Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature, and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as part-time BZ Beyond Associate. BZ Beyond is the after-school care program at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (Bernard Zell). The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be exceptionally collaborative and collegial, and share a great enthusiasm for children and their learning in this independent Jewish day school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Foster the positive growth and development of children from Nursery to 4th grade.

• Plan and lead engaging afternoon activities, including crafts, building, imaginative play, and outdoor time.

• Ensure the safety and supervision of a designated group of children at all times.  

• Work collaboratively with other BZ Beyond staff and support older student volunteers assisting in classrooms. 

• Serve as a mentor and role model, embodying Bernard Zell's mission and values.

• Maintain regular and open communication with the BZ Beyond Lead.

• Support full-day programming during school closures and day-off camps as needed.

• Assist with daily classroom set-up and clean-up to maintain a welcoming and organized environment.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Higher

• Teaching and supervisory experience with young children is required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Interest in child development and developmentally appropriate practices

• Willingness to learn and grow

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday, 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Friday 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Occasional help on days off from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., if available

• 10-month position beginning in late August

Compensation: The salary for this position is $16.60 per hour.

Benefits:

This position is not eligible for benefits. 

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume to: employment@bernardzell.org. 

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Job Title: Third Grade Teacher Long Term Substitute

Date Available: March 2026

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is seeking an experienced, innovative, and energetic 3rd grade teacher to cover an extended leave from March 2026 - May 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach, guide, and inspire students in general studies subject areas (reading, writing, math, and social studies).

• Differentiate instruction for a wide range of student's abilities and interests.

• Communicate regularly with parents via online updates, phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.

• Collaborate with Learning/Social Work Services and outside specialists to coordinate individual student's educational plans.

• Exhibit comfort as part of a professional team.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education; M.A. preferred

Experience: 

• Two years of lead teacher experience is preferred.

• Preferred experience with Responsive Classroom Approach.

• Experience providing a nurturing, creative and inclusive environment for students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Common Core Math Standards 

• 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 and iPads preferred.

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

• Experience providing a nurturing, creative, and inclusive environment for students.

• Well-developed communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of and experience with the cognitive, social, and emotional issues of 3rd-grade students.

• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Compensation: $195 per full day

How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to rsilverberg@bernardzell.org.

Benefits: This is not a benefit-eligible position.

Job Title: Learning Specialist Long Term Substitute 

Date Available: March 2026

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: 

The Learning Specialist will provide Bernard Zell students with literacy and math instruction and guidance rooted in best practices, educational standards, and pedagogy. The specialist will provide support to students with diverse learning needs in 1st and 2nd grade. In addition to providing direct support to students, the Learning Specialist will work closely with teachers to offer differentiation guidance, support in implementing classroom accommodations, the use of data collection, and data-driven decision-making.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, teach, and support daily literacy and math instruction and evidence-based interventions with a specific focus on 1st and 2nd grade.

• Utilize evidence-based interventions and multisensory techniques, particularly Wilson Fundations and/or Wilson Reading System interventions.

• Work collaboratively within Student Services, Lower School, and across the school, and maintain a caseload to support students in need of literacy and math intervention.

• Plan accommodations and modifications of the general curriculum as needed, and facilitate implementation in the general education classrooms.

• Lead students and staff in best practice, engaging literacy and math curriculum and pedagogy.

• Partner with teachers to support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.

Non-classroom Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with staff to ensure literacy and math curriculum follows learning standards and best practices in literacy and math education.

• Support the organization and execution of data collection for reading and math benchmark screening assessments across grade levels in Senior Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

• Collaborate with teachers, families, and private providers to ensure a seamless home-school connection with regard to student progress.

• Use multiple sources of data to inform short-and long-term decisions.

Community:

• Provide parent community with opportunities to learn about our student services program and model.

• Offer consulting to parents, faculty, and staff related to literacy and math support.

• Support and promote pluralistic Jewish education and religious practice.

• Fulfill co-curricular responsibilities, including lunch, recess, and other community duties.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred in the field of special education, literacy/math, or related field.

• Degree, endorsement, and/or coursework in reading or math instruction, and/or special education; graduate-level work preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience required

• Elementary grades literacy and math instruction required

• Training and experience with multi-sensory, structured literacy programs required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Understanding of child development and best practices in education

• Willingness to keep current through appropriate professional development

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

• Knowledge and experience with current evidence-based intervention programs in reading and math

• Commitment to implementing a multimodality approach to instruction

Salary: $195 per day

Benefits: The position is not a benefit eligible position. 

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: lelmofty@bernardzell.org.