Limudei Kodesh Educator

Full-Time Middle School Limudei Kodesh Educator - Job Description

OBJECTIVE

Teach Jewish text and rabbinic thought in sunny Tampa, Florida while following Hillel Academy’s unique teaching schedule called the Time-Valued Schedule.  Teachers teach and facilitate lessons with their students four days a week and have one day to self-direct their work without student responsibilities from on or off campus (Note: students are in school for a full five days).

JOB SUMMARY 

The Middle School Limudei Kodesh Educator (Rabbi/Male educator preferred, or Morah) is responsible for providing Jewish studies education (Chumash, Gemara, Mishnayos, Kriah, Kesiva, Halacha, etc…) to fifth-eighth grade students in a classroom setting. He/she instructs students, communicates well with parents and colleagues, maintains classroom management, and is responsible for student achievement. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional lessons that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Integrate technology when deemed helpful to improve instruction.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on students' performance and development.
• Attend all required Professional Development sessions.
• Attend all conferences and school events expected of educators.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Prepare student progress and report cards and narratives.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by school-established rules and procedures.
• Actively listen to student questions and concerns and address individual learning needs.
• Receive routine, ongoing feedback, and support from the leadership team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, office, and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrates professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.
•  Has a positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Smicha / Bachelor’s / Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Observant

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Male educator preferred, but not required

COMPENSATION

• $40,000-$60,000; commensurate with experience and Hillel’s salary scale
• Note: Job seekers should not compare Florida salaries to the northeast or mid-Atlantic regions of the USA. Florida, especially the Tampa region, has a lower cost of living and state income taxes do not exist.
• Associated benefits

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