Beit Rabban Day School, Manhattan, NY

1. Middle School (“Chativah”) Team Leader

2. Hebrew Speaking Preschool Teacher

3. Elementary School Teacher

4. Marketing & Communications Manager

5. Middle School Math and Science Educator

6. Middle School Judaic Studies Educator- Parental Leave Temporary Position

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1. Middle School (“Chativah”) Team Leader

Beit Rabban Day School

Beit Rabban Day School is an innovative, non-denominational Jewish school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Now in its third year, Beit Rabban’s middle school, the Chativah, encompasses grades 5-8 with approximately 10 students per grade. The Chativah’s mission is to foster active learners, who are adept critical thinkers and problem solvers; empowered Jews who possess the fluency, skills, and passion to live rich Jewish lives; curious human beings who approach learning as a lifelong endeavor; and kind community members who care for themselves, their immediate communities, and their world.

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a Middle School Team Leader. The person in this administrator position will work closely with the Principal and the Head of School to manage the Chativah. The Middle School Team Leader is a new position, and the right person for this job must have a strong pioneering spirit.

Responsibilities

• School Culture: The Middle School Team Leader will serve as the chief culture officer for the middle school, responsible for inspiring and maintaining a culture of generosity, dependability, integrity, and joy among the teaching team and the Chativah students.
• Student Support: The Middle School Team Leader will work closely with the Director of Student Support to oversee this portfolio in the middle school. The Middle School Team Leader will serve as an informal mentor to students, making time to get to know each student and to support students in need.
• Student Behavior & Character Development: The Middle School Team Leader will oversee character development and behavior management in the middle school. This portfolio involves working directly with students, supporting teaching teams, and engaging parents. In this role, the Middle School Team Leader will manage community meetings; guide students through conflict resolution; and respond to misbehavior in a firm and kind manner that advances students’ prosocial behavior.
• Programs: The Middle School Team Leader will oversee all middle school specific programs and infrastructure, including but not limited to:

·         Existing and New Middle School Programs

·         Middle School Overnight Trips

·         Co-curriculars

·         Weekly Sherut (Service Learning)

·         Weekly Mentorship (akin to Advisory)

·         Weekly Chugim (clubs)

·         After-School Enrichment Program

·         High School Admissions Process

Supervision

The Middle School Team Leader will be directly supervised by the Principal and also work closely with the Head of School. While the Middle School Team Leader will not directly supervise teachers, they will oversee programs that are implemented/taught by teachers, such as Sherut, Mentorship, Chugim, and Co-Curriculars.

Qualifications:

• MSW and/or Master’s degree in Education.
• 3+ years of experience working in middle school as a teacher or social worker.
• 3+ years of experience working with adolescents in a Jewish programming capacity, whether in formal or informal education.
• Experience working in an administration role in an educational institution (formal or informal), whether simultaneous to classroom teaching or independent of classroom teaching.
• Strong executive functioning skills, project management skills, and ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at once.
• Joyful and creative approach to problem solving.
• Interpersonal skills that are direct, kind, and collaborative with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A deep appreciation for the unique emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth potential of adolescents, and a love of working with this age group.
• Commitment to highlight social justice, diversity, and inclusion in programs.
• Identification with Beit Rabban’s ethos to be a community that celebrates our diversity of Jewish affiliation and practice and that grows a deep love and ownership of Judaism among our students.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $75,000-$90,000, depending upon qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Middle School Team Leader” to Beit Rabban Head of School, Stephanie Ives, at careers@beitrabban.org.

2. Hebrew Speaking Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a full-time preschool teacher to create an immersive Hebrew environment and to hold primary teaching responsibilities with respect to Hebrew. This teacher will work in close partnership with a co-teacher who is primarily responsible to teach English Language Arts. Together, they will be responsible for the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of their students.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in education.

·         Proficiency with the Hebrew language, preferably as a native speaker.

·         2+ Years teaching experience.

·         Joyful, energetic, and loving.

·         Appreciation of the precious potential for expansive intellectual and emotional growth during preschool years.

·         Determined to meet the needs of diverse learners and building on the inherent talents of each child.

·         Direct and kind approach to communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

·         Identify with Beit Rabban’s ethos to be a community that celebrates our diversity of Jewish affiliation and practice and that grows a deep love and ownership of Judaism among our students.

·         Commitment to highlight social justice, diversity, and inclusion when teaching.

·         Preference will  be given to candidates with:

o    Exposure to the Reggio Emilia methodology

o    Master’s in Education

Salary Range

$36,000-$60,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. 

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Preschool Hebrew Teacher” to Beit Rabban principal, Ingrid Goldfein, at careers@beitrabban.org.

3. Elementary School Teacher

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a full-time teacher to hold primary teaching responsibilities in either:

a.            Literacy, math, science and social studies; or

b.            Judaic studies and tefillah.

This teacher will work in close partnership with a co-teacher who is primarily responsible to teach other subjects. Together, they will be responsible for the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of the fourth grade class as a whole and of each student as a whole child.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in education. Master’s preferred.

·         Committed to facilitate the growth of each child, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

·         Determined to meet the needs of diverse learners and building on the inherent talents of each child.

·         Direct and kind approach to communication with students, colleagues and parents.

·         Joyful and creative approach to problem solving.

·         Identify with Beit Rabban’s ethos to be a community that celebrates our diversity of Jewish affiliation and practice and that grows a deep love and ownership of Judaism among our students.

·         Commitment to highlight social justice, diversity and inclusion when teaching.

General Studies Teacher ·         3+ years of experience as a classroom teacher, including teaching literacy, math and social studies. ·         Preference will be given to applicants with experience in special education, project based learning, Singapore Math, and/or structured literacy.

Judaics Studies Teacher ·         2+ years experience as a classroom teacher, including teaching Tanakh, Tefillah and Jewish Holidays. ·         Preference will be given to applicants with experience in special education and/or strong spoken Hebrew skills.

Salary Range

$38,000-$60,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. 

 How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Elementary School Teacher” to Beit Rabban principal, Ingrid Goldfein, at careers@beitrabban.org.

4. Marketing & Communications Manager

May/June 2022 Start Date

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a full-time team member to work closely with the Head of School to oversee all aspects of marketing, communications, and events including:

• Develop and design all collateral materials associated with school programs, events, admissions, and fundraising.
• Manage all communications with external stakeholders through Constant Contact.
• Coordinate all school events, including special programs and the annual gala.
• Manage content and technology of school website.
• Manage school social media presence.
• Create and manage the school calendar.
• Provide logistical support to fundraising efforts.
• Create school spirit wear and swag.
• Supervise the eighth-grade yearbook process.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position possesses the following qualifications:

• Adept at mastering online platforms.
• Strong and creative graphic design skills.
• Experience in event planning.
• Competent video editing skills for small projects.
• Passion for logistics and details.
• Clear, direct, and kind approach to communication.
• Community-oriented.
• Determined and joyful work ethic.
• Independent problem solver who is also a strong collaborator.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have experience using Constant Contact, Wix, and/or Canva.

Position Details: This is a year-round position that involves periodic evening events both in-person and online. The position provides a generous benefits package. In addition to Jewish holidays, the vacation package includes the last week in December, a week during Passover break, one week during the month of July in year one, and three weeks in July in future years.

Salary Range

$45,000-$60,000, depending upon qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Marketing & Communications Manager” to Beit Rabban Head of School, Stephanie Ives at careers@beitrabban.org.

5. Middle School Math and Science Educator

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a full-time Middle School educator to teach science and math. This teacher will work in close partnership with the Middle School teaching team to facilitate the academic, emotional and spiritual growth of each class as a whole and of each student as a whole child.

Qualifications

·         Appreciation of the precious potential for expansive intellectual and emotional growth during Middle School years.

·         Experience in and love of teaching Middle School.

·         Expertise in and passion for math and/or science (preferably both).

·         Committed to facilitate the growth of each child, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

·         Determined to meet the needs of diverse learners and building on the inherent talents of each child.

·         Direct and kind approach to communication with students, colleagues and parents.

·         Joyful and creative approach to problem solving.

·         Identify with Beit Rabban’s ethos to be a community that celebrates our diversity of Jewish affiliation and practice and that grows a deep love and ownership of Judaism among our students.

·         Commitment to highlight social justice, diversity and inclusion when teaching.

·         Master’s Degree preferred.

Salary

Salary range of $55,000-$67,500, depending upon qualifications and experience.

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How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Marketing & Communications Manager” to Beit Rabban Head of School, Stephanie Ives at careers@beitrabban.org.

6. Middle School Judaic Studies Educator- Parental Leave Temporary Position

August 22, 2022 through late January 2023

Job Description

Beit Rabban seeks a temporary, full-time Middle School educator to teach Tanakh and Toshba. This teacher will work in close partnership with the Middle School teaching team to facilitate the academic, emotional and spiritual growth of each class as a whole and of each student as a whole child.

Qualifications

• Appreciation of the precious potential for expansive intellectual and emotional growth during Middle School years.
• Experience in and love of teaching Middle School.
• Expertise in and passion for Jewish learning and living.
• 2+ years experience as a classroom teacher, including teaching Tanakh, Toshba and Tefillah.
• Committed to facilitate the growth of each child, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Determined to meet the needs of diverse learners and building on the inherent talents of each child.
• Direct and kind approach to communication with students, colleagues and parents.
• Joyful and creative approach to problem solving.
• Identify with Beit Rabban’s ethos to be a community that celebrates our diversity of Jewish affiliation and practice and that grows a deep love and ownership of Judaism among our students.
• Commitment to highlight social justice, diversity and inclusion when teaching.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in special education and/or strong spoken Hebrew skills.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume, with the subject heading “YOUR NAME: Parental Leave Jewish Studies Educator” to Beit Rabban Director of Jewish Studies and Ivrit, Lisa Exler, at careers@beitrabban.org.

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