Jewish Studies Teacher

Pardes Jewish Day School is a premier Jewish independent school for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, founded in 1993. Pardes is the largest Jewish Day School in Arizona, located in Scottsdale.  The School prepares students to become outstanding members of society through a rigorous secular and Judaic education, a nurturing community, and a foundation in Judaism that welcomes all Jewish traditions. 

POSITION
Jewish Studies Teacher

Reports To: The Director of Jewish Life and Learning (DOJLL)

Job Purpose:  Pardes is looking for an outstanding and talented individual to serve as a Jewish Studies Teacher that will inspire students with a love of Judaism and concomitant skills for Jewish learning. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide engaging instruction of Jewish studies, including TaNaKH, holidays, mitzvot, tefilla, Jewish history, Israel and middot (values)
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support diverse learners in the areas of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning
• Collaborate with grade-level team members to plan and implement instruction, fostering student curiosity and engagement
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the DOJLL
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of student progress, parent communication, etc. 
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development 
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments. 
• Communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, DOJLL and parents regarding student progress and student needs.  
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.  
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.  
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management
• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card at all times when in the classroom

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Well versed in K-8 Judaic curriculum and proficient in Hebrew
• Familiarity with Jewish observances, traditions, and rituals
• Ability to teach foundational skills for Torah study
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Technology skills including Google Suite and Google Classroom
• High-energy and enthusiasm about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere
• Familiarity with the following is preferred, but not required: teaching Hebrew as a second language, teaching in a pluralistic setting, working with children in grades K-8, Responsive Classroom training

Applicants should submit resumes to Sarah Jones at [email protected].

Pardes Jewish Day School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.