Jewish Studies Teacher

Position Overview

The Jewish Studies Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Jewish Studies Department. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of school mission and integrative thinking.

Responsibilities

• teaching five Jewish Studies classes per year (to be assigned in middle school and/or upper school)
• leading spiritual practice groups
• collaborating on school-wide Jewish programming as necessary and appropriate
• teaching an Israel seminar or equivalent
• monitoring and reporting progress of each student for mastery of course content, providing intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate
• ensuring relevancy by connecting course content to other academic domains and authentically exploring the relationship between course content, the Milken Community School mission, and the Portrait of the Graduate
• utilizing collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth
• designing and submitting lessons that are rigorous and well-sequenced in terms of content and developmental appropriateness
• developing learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued
• creating a learning environment where students feel safe and welcome
• placing a strong emphasis on learning and the important natural role mistakes play in learning
• demonstrating situational adaptability that balances the needs of social teens, the needs of the lesson, and teachable moments
• engaging with students outside the classroom through office hours, Jewish experiential activities, and school-wide programming
• pursuing ongoing professional development in the fields of education and Jewish study

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; master's degree or higher in Jewish education or a relevant field strongly preferred
• Previous formal teaching experience required; most important is the candidate’s strong textual foundation and demonstrated capacity for classroom teaching
• A passion for Jewish learning, a strong connection to teenagers, and a commitment to Jewish values and a Jewish way of life

Standard On-Campus Hours

• Start: M - F by 7:30 AM
• End: M, Tu, Th 3:30 PM, W 4:30 PM, F 2:30 PM

SALARY RANGE

$85,000 - $105,000