Career Opportunities

The Position

The AHoS will serve as a senior member of the administrative team.  While this person is expected to develop and maintain a positive and visible presence in all areas of the school, they will have two main areas of focus: collaborating with Division Heads on curricular and co-curricular programming, and overseeing Jewish studies and Jewish life on campus.

Primary responsibilities include:

In partnership with the Head of School, Division Heads, and department chairs, ensure academic excellence, as well as alignment between the curriculum, co-curricular programming, the school mission, and Bernard Zell's Portrait of the Graduate.

Serve as the leader and administrator for Jewish studies, Hebrew language, and Jewish life, including Spiritual practice.

Identify opportunities for instructional collaboration and integration, especially opportunities for integration around core Jewish values.

In partnership with Division Heads, oversee professional development opportunities (including new teacher training) and ensure teachers continue to be up to date on current trends and research in curriculum and instruction.

Inspire, promote, encourage, and nurture new and innovative programs, including those spearheaded by faculty, and support faculty on program improvement initiatives.

Observe, supervise and evaluate teaching and assessment practices, emphasizing the outcomes articulated in the Portrait of the Graduate.

Other duties as assigned.

How To Apply

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

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

Job Summary and Scope 

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is an extraordinary independent Jewish day school serving 450 students, ages three through grade 8. A pluralistic, community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious observance. Located on Chicago’s near north side, Bernard Zell combines Jewish learning and traditions with the best of innovative educational practices in a rigorous and nurturing learning environment. 

The school community seeks an outgoing, engaging Marketing Associate beginning July 2020. This is a tremendous opportunity for an innovative person who can build relationships and develop partnerships in relation to the school’s admissions and engagement experiences. The ideal candidate is a high energy, self-motivated extrovert with a positive attitude. As a member of a small team, this is a hands-on position where resourcefulness and ingenuity are assets. This role requires a high level of creativity, independent thinking, attention to detail, creative writing, and project management skills. 

Essential Duties

• Develop, implement and manage marketing campaigns that promote Bernard Zell to the broader community 

• Identify and evaluate new digital technologies and use web analytics tools to measure site traffic to better optimize marketing campaigns, email marketing, social media and display and search advertising

• Develop marketing content geared toward young families, including social media posts, e-newsletters, word-of-mouth campaigns and other projects as assigned

• Utilize technology, especially website and e-communications (i.e. Finalsite), social media platforms, analytic tools, video editing, photography, and graphics software 

• Generate ideas for new programs and virtual outreach strategy, and manage multiple events (virtual and in-person) from concept to completion

• Act as an influencer through organizing and attending (virtual and in-person) coffees, meetings, site visits, classes and other programs within the community, generating leads and stewarding them through the enrollment pipeline

• Collaborate on all aspects of the prospective parent application process; lead parent tours and parent interviews as needed

• Other duties as assigned in collaboration with advancement team (fundraising, development, admissions)

Qualifications and 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 

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

• Experience producing content for the web specifically, as well as channel-specific knowledge

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design platforms

• Familiarity with website management, and managing, maintaining and manipulating CRM database

• Some evening and weekend work

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required, 3-5 years of experience 

• Knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage and traditions

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st 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: Substitute Teacher

Supervisor:Division Head, Early Childhood, Lower School or Middle School (depending on assignment)

Reports to: Division Head, Early Childhood, Lower School or Middle School (depending on assignment)

Effective Date: 

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.

 For the safety of our students and complying with safety regulations, each substitute teacher hired will be dedicated to a specific grade level. They will not be allowed to teach for multiple grade levels on a given week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Communicate 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in education preferred. 

Experience:

• 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

Interested candidates should submit a 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.