Career Opportunities - Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Substitute Teacher

Bernard Zell 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 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.

Middle School (Girls/Boys) Basketball Coach

Job Title: Middle School (Girls/Boys)Basketball Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Athletic Director

Effective Date: October 29, 2019

Department: Athletics

Date Revised: October 15, 2019

Bernard Zell 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 Summary and Scope of Responsibility:

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, and independent school in Lakeview, seeks qualified individuals to coach the following Middle School sports for the winter season (October 29, 2019 – February 15, 2020):

Girls Basket Ball Assistant Coaches
Boys Basketball Assistant Coaches

The time commitment includes weekday practices alternating between 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Games are scheduled M-T-W-TH beginning anytime between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. All Fridays and weekends off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises.
Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the other basketball coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
Determines game strategy.
Supervises athletes during practices and competition.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials,

and spectators.

Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its

security.

Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Education:

Bachelor Degree preferred.

Experience

CPR/AED certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with middle-school students, parents and athletic director.
Middle-school coaching experience preferred.
Ability to promote and model sportsmanship, friendship and respect for others on the team and in the community.
Comprehensive knowledge of basketball with previous playing experience preferred.
Ability to develop cohesive relationships with the athletes and parents in the program.
Commitment to the emotional and physical safety of all participants.
Ability to work with the middle-school staff to foster a healthy school culture.

Travel Requirements: The time commitment includes weekday practices alternating between 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Games are scheduled M-T-W-Th beginning anytime between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. both home at Bernard Zell and away at nearby schools.

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

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. Bernard Zell 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 seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Middle School Humanities Teacher & Advisor

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:

Middle School Humanities Teacher & Advisor

Department:

Faculty

Supervisor:

Head of Middle School

Date Available: 08/15/2020

Date Posted: 03/23/2020

The Position

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a warm, passionate educator who will serve as a full-time Middle School Humanities (reading, writing, and history) teacher and Advisor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher who loves working with fifth and sixth grade students, has strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable integrating the humanities with other subjects.

The ability to inspire in students a passion for learning is essential, as is the ability to develop in them both an appreciation for and exceptional skills in reading and writing. Ideal candidates will help students develop their voices in written expression and support exploration of ideas through cross-curricular connections. Experience with the Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop model, Fountas and Pinnell’s reading inventory approach, and/or Design Thinking in the classroom is also preferred.

This position entails being an Advisor on one of the four middle school advising teams. The Bernard Zell Advisory program strives to foster students’ social and emotional growth and well-being, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, and inspiring in them a commitment to meaningful service learning. Experience with Responsive Classroom is prefered.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach literature, reading, writing, and history, differentiating as appropriate to support students of all levels
Develop and implement curriculum as a member of a collaborative middle school humanities team
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

Qualifications & Skills

A Master of Arts (or M.A.T) in Education, Social Studies, English, or History
Experience with middle school-aged children and an understanding of adolescent development
An understanding of the Common Core Standards in Reading, Writing, and History
An understanding of visual literacy and its connection to reading and writing
A strong background in Lucy Calkins Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops
A commitment to service learning and the ability to create meaningful service learning opportunities
Ability to teach executive functioning skills and habits of learning that create successful lifelong learners
Proficiency with educational technologies including Google Apps, iPad, Chromebook and others

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to sbloom@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.

Middle School Math Teacher & Advisor

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:

Middle School Math Teacher & Advisor

Department:

Faculty

Supervisor:

Head of Middle School

Date Available: 08/15/2020

Date Posted: 03/23/2020

The Position

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a warm, talented educator who will serve as a full-time middle school mathematics teacher and advisor. The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator who loves working with students in grades 5-8, has strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), is a collaborative team player, and is comfortable integrating math with technology, science, and other subjects when possible.

The ability to inspire in students a passion for learning is essential, as is the ability to develop in them both an appreciation for and deep understanding of math skills and concepts. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to cultivate creative problem solving, critical thinking, and higher-order mathematical reasoning skills. An understanding of the mathematical practices identified in the Mathematical Standards and the ability to make those practices a reality are essential. Experience with Understanding by Design as a framework for planning is a plus.

This position entails being an Advisor on one of the four middle school advising teams. The Bernard Zell Advisory program strives to foster students’ social and emotional growth and well-being, supporting them both in and out of the classroom, and inspiring in them a commitment to meaningful service learning. Experience with Responsive Classroom is prefered.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach mathematics to middle school students, maintaining high expectations and a commitment to supporting students of all levels .
Develop and implement curriculum as a member of a collaborative middle school math team
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

Qualifications & Skills

An advanced degree in mathematics and/or curriculum design in mathematics

Experience with middle school-aged children and an understanding of adolescent development
Experience in writing math curriculum
A commitment to service learning and the ability to create meaningful service learning opportunities
Ability to teach executive functioning skills and habits of learning that create successful lifelong learners
Background in executive functioning skills and habits of learning that create successful lifelong learners
Proficiency with educational technologies including Google Apps, iPad, Chromebook and others

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to sbloom@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.