Description: Full Time Elementary General Studies Assistant Teacher
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, seeks an energetic, passionate, and flexible elementary school teaching assistant to begin August, 2023. The successful candidate will be professional and collaborative, will possess personal integrity, and will be enthusiastic about participating in our community of lifelong learners. This is an exciting entry level position filled with opportunities for professional growth and hands on experience, and also a rewarding position for an experienced educator looking for a career shift.
Responsibilities will include:
Work cooperatively and supportively with lead teachers in implementing a balanced, creative, and challenging general studies program
Establish and maintain standards of excellence for supervision and student engagement
Promote active participation of all students to ensure a positive and rewarding experience: in the classroom, at play, during transitions, and throughout the school day
Collaborate with colleagues and administration as needed regarding social, emotional, and physical development of students
Support teachers to ensure that curriculum and lessons are geared to meet the needs of multiple levels of ability and a wide range of learners
Provide one to one, small, and whole group assistance and supervision, both inside and outdoors
Successful candidates will have:
Passion for and enjoyment of young children and learning
Experience working with children ages 4-10
Skill or comfort level with the arts a plus but not required
Understanding of child development and the unique needs of children at each stage of development
Comfort/expertise with technology for communications and instruction
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people of all levels in a professional and constructive manner
Strong written and oral skills
Flexibility to work in multiple settings and shared facilities
Desire to engender a love of learning as well as a caring, professional demeanor, and the willingness to work as part of multiple teams (grade level team, general and Judaic studies teachers, specialist teachers, and administration)
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is a TK through eighth grade Jewish community day school. Its 76,000 square foot facility includes a gymnasium/auditorium, a library, a lunch pavilion, elementary and middle school media labs, an innovation center, elementary and middle school science labs, a music classroom, an art studio, playgrounds, and an athletic field. The school’s values of tradition, character, and community have been its foundation for close to fifty years and they continue to infuse students, faculty, staff, and parents with shared vision and meaningful purpose. Our academic program emphasizes the development of thinking, problem solving, and creative self-expression which reaches far beyond the rote mastery of basic skills. Modern approaches to teaching and learning, using technology, project-based learning, and an overall emphasis on student attainment of 21st century skills are balanced with incorporation of ancient traditions and values that are hallmarks of Judaism. The teaching of resilience, the overcoming of adversity, and the development of confidence in one’s abilities are emphasized, bearing in mind age-appropriate capabilities and individual student progress.
Heschel offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a collegial working environment. The hourly range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00 an hour. Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@heschel.com
