Judaic/General Studies Teacher

Full Job Description:

Tamim Academy of Boca Raton is seeking experienced, energetic, and compassionate General and Judaic Studies Elementary School Teachers to join our fabulous team for the upcoming school year 2024/25.

Tamim Boca is part of Tamim Academies which is a national school network dedicated to transforming Jewish elementary education in North America. Inspired by Chabad, guided by leading educators, and enriched by the spirit of community, Tamim Boca prepares students for purposeful lives by empowering them with a positive self-concept, a passion for learning, and eternal values.

Educators at Tamim create an individualized, hands-on, and learner-centered environment for all students, where children learn in small groups. Our educators possess a growth mindset and enthusiasm. Tamim teachers perform his/her services under the direction and supervision of the Head of School. Part-time and full-time positions available.  

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in education or teacher’s Seminary diploma.

• Minimum 3 years lead teacher experience teaching in lower elementary grades.

• Prior experience with creating whole-child learning activities.

• Commitment to continuous professional learning, collaboration, improvement, and a willingness to share lessons learned.

• Collaborative mindset and a "can do" attitude to overcoming obstacles.

• Passion for working with and engaging children in student-driven learning.

• Positive, friendly, and poised under all circumstances.

• A solution-oriented, proactive communicator and collaborator.

• Commitment to Jewish life and education.

Experience establishing and maintaining a record-keeping system to track children’s progress.

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Collaborative skills -children, parents, staff members.

A positive and open attitude toward all children is a requirement

Teaching Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extraordinary professionalism in service of the mission 

• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning

• Design, strengthen and participate in positive learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning

• Build strong relationships that contribute to individual and collective success

• Be a self-starter, comfortable with change, risk-taking and realignment

• Convey a dedication to ALL learners, regardless of personal circumstance or academic need.

• Demonstrate effective teaching practice 

• Develop and facilitate authentic learning experiences which meet the needs of all students. 

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content, assessment, and learning progressions to engage learners

• Make practices clear, accessible, shareable, and well-documented

• Pursue Tamim Academy’s pedagogy and vision for the future of learning.

• Demonstrate orientation towards and commitment to a whole-child vision for teaching and learning

• Understand and employ techniques for developing knowledge, skills, habits, and metacognition in support of the whole child 

• Promote student agency and ownership with regard to learning

• Support Tamim Academy’s growth as a new school 

• Ensure a constantly open classroom, create a welcoming and collaborative visitor experience

• Contribute to the growth of the school through effective communication, individual initiative, and in response to the needs/requests of the community. 

• Contribute to the success of the network through collaborative and comprehensive use of the Altitude Platform.  

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Undergraduate/Graduate Degree(s) or Seminary Judaics Diploma 

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