Career Opportunities

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:

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

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: Learning Specialist (Maternity Leave)

Department: Student Services

Date Available: November 1, 2019

Date Posted: August 30, 2019

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.

Job Title: Third Grade Teacher- Long Term Substitute 

Effective Date:

1/7/2020

Department:

Lower School

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is seeking an experienced, innovative, and energetic third-grade teacher to cover an extended leave from January 2020 until April 2020.

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 students’ abilities and interests. 

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

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

• Exhibit comfort as part of a professional team.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Two years of lead teacher experience. 

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

• Preferred knowledge of and experience with Lucy Calkins Reading/Writing Workshop model. 

• Knowledge of Common Core Math Standards.

• Preferred experience with Responsive Classroom Approach. 

• 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.

• 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.

How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org.