Lower School Head Teachers: Judaic Studies

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Judaic Studies Head Teachers for the  school year in the Lower School (Grades 1
- 5).

• Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities
• Teaches students in a warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
• Manages classroom effectively
• Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about students’ progress
• Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs
• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as tefillah, lunch duty and recess duty

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with young students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Displays effective problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Teaches textual skills b’Ivrit and transmits a love of Torah and mitzvot
• Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching
• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction
• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner
• Native Hebrew spearkers preferred