Judaic Teacher
The Gordon School, a vibrant and growing K-6 community Jewish Day School in the heart of Miami, is looking for a dynamic and creative Jewish studies teacher to infuse our Judaics program and school community with formal and informal Jewish content, learning, and a love of Jewish life and tradition. The Gordon School is dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential through our nurturing, child-centered environment and program of academic excellence. We teach our children to cherish the wisdom and faith of Judaism and embrace its rich heritage, traditions, and life-long values.
The Judaic Teacher position will be responsible for teaching Judaics to students in the K-6 grade. This position will be supervised by the Head of School and the Principal of the Day School.
Essential Qualifications:
- Holds a degree in Jewish education, Judaic Studies, or a similar field
- Pluralistically inclined and welcoming of diverse Jewish practices, perspectives, and backgrounds
- Collaborative, empathetic, and compassionate educator and role-model
- Self-driven, innovative, forward thinking, and ambitious experiential educator dedicated to imbuing the school with a love of Jewish wisdom, life, ritual, values, history and holidays
Job Description:
- Plan, organize, administer, and direct all classroom learning activities in an experiential Jewish framework for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Be responsible for infusing ruach and a love of Jewish life throughout the school serving as a resource and creating innovative cross-departmental programming
- Help to further develop the Judaic curriculum
Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development:
- Collaborate in further building and implementing a robust, exciting, and engaging curriculum for Judaic studies
- With guidance and support from the Head of School and Day School Principal the Judaics teacher will oversee, implement, and execute once-a-year ceremonies and Judaic Studies fairs for each grade level based on Jewish calendar events, milestones, and experiences working towards a unique Gordon School spiraling curriculum for all grades
- Coordinate, lead, and oversee all Jewish holiday celebrations and immersive experiences throughout the year
- Design student assessments to track progress in Judaic Studies
- Organize and implement Shabbat shows for each grade level
- Work in close partnership with faculty to guide, evaluate, and improve upon the academic program to ensure that it meets the needs of all learners while integrating a meaningful Jewish lens to See the World Through Jewish Eyes
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Teach Judaic Studies in all grade levels, and help to lead school-wide Tefillah and Shabbat experiences
- Design, implement, and execute school-wide and school-specific Judaic programming
- Plan both formal and informal Judaic educational programming throughout the year.
Job Type: This is a full-time position. We are seeking a candidate who is community centered and willing to not only help shape our school, but grow with and immerse themselves in our school community.
Benefits: health care, vision and dental plan, life insurance, 401K, summers off
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and educational background.
Job Type: This is a full-time position. We are seeking a candidate who is community centered and willing to not only help shape our school, but grow with and immerse themselves in our school community.
Benefits: health care, vision and dental plan, life insurance, 401K, summers off
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and educational background.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to:
Mr. Bini Silver, Head of School: [email protected]