Elementary School Teacher (1st/2nd Grade Looping Position)

The Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School opened in 1995 as the first school of its kind in the Triangle region of North Carolina.  Today, the Lerner School continues to thrive.  It has grown to include a preschool program, Kindergarten through 5^th grade classes, and a full array of enrichment programs. 

At the Lerner School, we are committed to achieving the highest standard of academic excellence, fostering learning of Jewish values, culture and traditions while building a diverse and caring community one mensch at a time.  We practice this each day through:

1. One child at a time.
2. Academic excellence.
3. Jewish continuity, community and culture.
4. Pluralistic, diverse environment.
5. Hands-on, integrated learning.
6. Community of life-long learners.
7. Safe and caring community.
8. Social responsibility and ethical thinking.

These eight core concepts are brought to life through our dual curriculum, which teaches students knowledge and values, in both Judaic and General Studies.  Additionally, students have opportunities each week to learn Hebrew, explore arts, music, & physical education, engage in Mitzvot, and have chances to play, ensuring we are attending to the whole child. 

As of July 2023, the Lerner School will be an entity of Jewish for Good, the umbrella organization of the local Jewish community at the Levin JCC. 

Our Classroom Faculty will:

• Embrace the mission and philosophy of the Lerner School and infuse the eight core concepts into their daily practice.
• Serve as a lead general studies teacher alongside our Judaic, Hebrew, and Specialist teachers
• Design engaging, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Be collaborative in nature and team oriented
• Regularly assess student progress using a variety of tools to monitor growth and areas of need
• Use data to tailor instruction to meet students’ academic, social, and emotional learning needs
• Create a classroom culture of respect and inclusivity for all community members; utilizing Responsive Classroom
• Communicate with parents regularly about education program and student progress
• Maintain education and behavior plans for students with learning differences in collaboration with learning support team
• Participate as an active member of the school community to provide stewardship of the school, supporting community events as needed
• Seek professional growth opportunities to maintain knowledge of cutting edge pedagogy

Pending specific role, this position will either report to the Elementary School Principal or a Grade Level Specialist. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field; preferred degree or advanced degree in Education
• A minimum of three years teaching experience
• Experiencing teaching reading, writing, math, science at the elementary grades through research based curricula
• Excellent knowledge of child development and latest pedagogy through professional development and formal learning experiences
• Embraces differentiation of instruction to meet the individual needs of students
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills
• Positive approach to work, with ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

Position Benefits:

As a member of the faculty, this position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid time off – including school observed days closed, sick time, and vacation days
• Health insurance (80% covered of employee’s policy)
• Access to elect dental, vision, life, and other insurances
• 403b
• Free All Inclusive Family Membership
• Discounts on programs and services
• Ongoing professional development aligned with career arc