Luria Academy, Brooklyn, NY

1. Upper Elementary Judaics Teacher

2. Middle School Judaics Resource Teacher

3. Kindergarten Hebrew Immersion Teacher

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1. Upper Elementary Judaics Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative teacher to join our Upper Elementary Judaics team. Essential duties include: (1) planning and preparation of materials, classroom instruction with an eye towards differentiated and progressive practices with ongoing student assessment and feedback; (2) regular communication with parents (3) active participation in curriculum development, pedagogy, and best practices.

At Luria Academy of Brooklyn (www.luria-academy.org), we are inspiring a new generation of leaders, creators, thinkers and engaged citizens. Our two campuses serve 300 students in preschool through 8^th grade. Luria offers a sophisticated Jewish day school education in a progressive environment. Our students come from a wide range of religious and economic backgrounds. At Luria, students are encouraged to be curious, to embrace one another’s differences and to engage in respectful dialogue. At Luria, we focus on the whole child; as such, our educators develop learning experiences that support and challenge each student. We track student progress using standards based assessment and grading practices.

Successful candidates will possess a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, curiosity and openness to new ideas, excellent oral and written communication skills, and comfort in a school setting where children’s learning and experiences are central to educational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Tanakh, Mishna, Tefilah, and Yahadut to 4^th and 5^th grade students
• Collaborate with a team of teachers
• Positively manage classroom routines and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with families

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Training or experience in Special Education preferred
• Strong Torah text skills required
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Strong pedagogical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Innovative and dynamic educator

Please send a resume and cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in joining the Luria community to: Chana Pinson, Director of Judaics, ChanaP@luria-academy.org

2. Middle School Judaics Resource Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative teacher to join our Middle School Judaics team. Essential duties include: (1) planning and preparation of materials for small groups of students with learning challenges, classroom instruction with an eye towards differentiated and progressive practices with ongoing student assessment and feedback; (2) regular communication with parents (3) active participation in curriculum development, pedagogy, and best practices.

Successful candidates will possess a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, curiosity and openness to new ideas, excellent oral and written communication skills, and comfort in a school setting where children’s learning and experiences are central to educational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Tanakh, Rabbinics, and Yahadut to small groups of students with learning challenges
• Collaborate with a team of teachers
• Positively manage classroom routines and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with families

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Training in Special Education
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Strong pedagogical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Innovative and dynamic educator

Please send a resume and cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in joining the Luria community to: Chana Pinson, Director of Judaics, ChanaP@luria-academy.org

3. Kindergarten Hebrew Immersion Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative Hebrew teacher to join our Lower School Ivrit team. Essential duties include: (1) planning and preparation of materials, classroom instruction with an eye towards differentiated and progressive practices with ongoing student assessment and feedback; (2) regular communication with parents (3) active participation in curriculum development, pedagogy, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew Language in Hebrew to Kindergarteners
• Speak Hebrew throughout the day
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners in a progressive setting
• Collaborate with a team of teachers and with faculty
• Manage classroom routines and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with families

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Native Hebrew Speaker
• Innovative and creative educator
• Experience teaching in Lower Elementary preferred

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dana Keil, Lower School Director of Teaching and Learning, DanaK@luria-academy.org. 

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