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.

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.

 

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.

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21^st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.

The Position: 

BZ BEYOND After School Assistant

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Bernard Zell seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented, mature and responsible individual to fulfill the afternoon role as part-time BZ Beyond Associate. 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.

Responsible for the positive growth of children of age’s nursery to 8th grade.

• Plan and facilitate afternoon activities and homework help
• Be responsible for the safety and supervision of a group of children
• Mentor and role model Bernard Zell’s mission
• Communicate regularly with BZ Beyond Student Activities Coordinator
• Take care of housekeeping, including but not limited to, set-up and clean-up of BZ Beyond classrooms

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or higher

• Teaching and supervisory experience necessary. Deep knowledge about child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Knowledge and mastery of the most up to date practices and pedagogies and a willingness to learn and grow as an educator.

 

Additional Information: Dates and Hours of Employment:

• Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible hours and schedules can be made to accommodate employee schedules.

How to Apply: 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. 

Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. 

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based  on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship.  Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21^st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.

The Position: Enrichment Specialist

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

The Enrichment Specialist will provide Bernard Zell students with support, instruction, and guidance rooted in best-practice educational standards and pedagogy. The specialist will provide support to students who benefit from advanced academic opportunities in one more domain. In addition to providing direct instruction to students, the specialist will work closely with teachers to offer differentiation guidance, support in implementation of classroom and supplemental instructional materials, and utilize data collection and data-driven decision-making.

• Plan, teach, and support instructional lessons, extensions of class curriculum, and enrichment opportunities with a specific focus reaching students who demonstrate a need for advanced learning opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Lab Coordinator, within Student Services, and across the school to support student needs related to learning, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills as they impact the school day
• Schedule and run small group or individual lessons to support student strengths and passions
• Work with faculty and community members to leverage existing expertise in an effort to help students explore areas of strength and passion
• 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 curriculum and differentiation in the classroom follows learning standards and best practices in supporting students who demonstrate a need for advanced learning opportunities
• Uses a variety of resources and data to make decisions rooted in best practice
• Provide consultation with teachers, parents, and private providers regarding individual student progress
• Seek out, maintain, and share knowledge of external resources available for use outside of school

Community

• Provide parent community with opportunities to learn about our student services supports
• Offer consulting to parents, faculty, and staff related to student services
• Support and promote pluralistic Jewish education and religious practice
• Fulfill co-curricular responsibilities including lunch, recess, and other community duties

 

Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Valid Illinois Teaching certificate required
• Degree, endorsement, and/or coursework in gifted education; graduate-level work preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience required
• Experience with advanced learners required
• Knowledge and experience with the reading and writing workshop instructional model as well as experience teaching mahe for conceptual understanding
• Experience with differentiation in the classroom

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 the implementation of Reading and Writing Workshop
• Commitment to implementing a multimodality approach to reading instruction

 

Additional Information: Dates and Hours of Employment:

• Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible hours and schedules can be made to accommodate employee schedules.

How to Apply: 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. 

Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. 

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based  on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship.  Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21^st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.

Job Title: Early Childhood Associate Teacher 

Date Available: 08/16/2021   

The Position Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks an associate teacher to work in our preschool beginning in the fall of 2021. This relationship provides the associate teacher with hands­-on experiences in teaching, curriculum planning, classroom management, documentation, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching, guiding, inspiring, and nurturing children in the early childhood program
• Assist in differentiating instruction for a wide range of students’ abilities and interests
• Support the Lead Teachers in the documentation of student learning and growth throughout the school       year
• Assist with the preparation and/or organization of teaching materials
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher, Specials Teachers, and other Associate Teachers
• Supervise students at recess, lunch, and drop­off/pick­up
• Speak professionally and respectfully with parents and caregivers
• Supporting before and/or after school supervision/programming

Requirements:

• College degree; degree in education preferred 
• Experience working with children
• Energy and the desire to learn and explore with teachers and children
• Awareness of Reggio­ inspired/Constructivist philosophy and approach
• Awareness of early literacy and math instruction
• Ability to embrace technology and new ways of extending students' learning and creative capacities; knowledge of Google Suite products
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40 pound child.
• Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl.
• Comfort being part of a professional learning community
• Awareness of the cognitive, social, and emotional issues of early childhood age students
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

 

How to Apply:

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

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. 

Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. 

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based  on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship.  Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

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