Hebrew 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.

SY26/27 Hebrew Teacher

The Head of School

The ideal candidate will inspire students to be excited about learning. The successful teacher will have grade-level expertise in their chosen subject and the ability to engage students in meaningful inquiry, problem-solving, Project Based Learning, and collaborative exploration, all of which are norms for teaching and learning at Pardes.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate level coursework and/or teaching credential
• Fluent in Hebrew

• Demonstrates commitment to equitable and inclusive practices with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Collects and utilizes data to maintain tracking documents
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the developmental and learning needs of children at grade level, including social emotional development and study skills
• Provides differentiated instruction for specific lessons, skill sets, and/or units of study
• Serves as an advisor or homeroom teacher for grade level students to deliver social-emotional curriculum
• Enjoys working with an innovative grade-level team to foster the emotional well-being and academic success of students
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management
• Collaborates with other faculty, specialty teachers, staff, and administration
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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

• A desire to work in a school that prizes excellence in academics while nurturing students to become lifelong learners
• Ability to create strong relationships with parents
• Participation in all aspects of school life, including after-school coaching, club leadership, and enrichment programs (is preferred but not required)
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to appreciate working in a Jewish Day School

• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions
• Lifting and carrying heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required.

Applicants should submit resumes to Sarah Jones at sjones.

As an equal opportunity employer, Pardes Jewish Day School 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.