High School Arabic Teacher

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of High School Arabic Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year.  

The ideal candidate is a warm, creative, charismatic educator with a record of highly successful experience in the teaching of Arabic as a second language to high school students using the proficiency model. The ideal candidate is experienced in effective methods of assessment of second language skills, and is familiar with recognized standards of language instruction, in particular with ACTFL standards. Ideal candidates demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the life of a vibrant school community, and have demonstrated success in working collaboratively as part of a team.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale. 

Responsibilities: 

• Teaching Arabic language and culture to students in grades 9-12
• Developing the curriculum and monitoring student progress
• Sponsoring and overseeing an Arabic Club
• Working collaboratively within the World Languages Department and High School Faculty
• Student advising
• Other duties as assigned by the High School Principal

Qualifications:

• BA in Arabic language, education or a related field is required. An MA degree is preferred 
• Minimum three years of successful teaching experience working collaboratively at the high school level
• Experience in differentiated instruction, student-centered instruction and working with students with diverse learning needs preferred
• Fluency with technology required
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) required

To learn more about this opportunity and the School, please visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds.

Work Environment: 

• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.