Who We Are
Ilan Ramon Day School prepares our children to embrace the diverse challenges of the 21st century. We are a community Jewish day school with an integrated curriculum focused on critical thinking, community involvement, the values of Judaism, and a personal connection to Israel. Our innovative program develops lifelong learners and leaders by emphasizing intellectual, spiritual and creative development with a focus on the social-emotional growth of each student.
Elementary School Teacher Job Posting
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of children between the ages of five and eleven. This person must be a sensitive, warm, and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.
The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children and must meet the requirements of the school, multiple subject teaching credential preferred.
Job Responsibilities
These include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Planning, documenting, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
- Planning differentiated lessons using best teaching practices and strategies to support diverse learners' styles of learning and interests.
- Designing and implementing meaningful lessons and inquiry-based projects that allow students to apply knowledge and skills in authentic contexts, promoting deeper understanding and long-term retention of content.
- Creating a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to take risks.
- Providing staff support (working as a team) to all programs and staff when necessary.
- Evaluating student performance using a variety of assessment tools and strategies to assess the developmental and academic needs of all students.
- Documenting student progress and maintaining proper student files, ensuring accurate and meaningful information is available for report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and student support meetings
- Supervising children on the playground, in classrooms, and on field trips.
- Collaborating with administration on student health, safety, or other concerns.
- Coordinating field trips and other enrichment opportunities for your classrooms.
- Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs, and conferences.
- Conducting parent conferences.
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth.
- Participate in recruitment events and other school-sponsored programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- College degree and current multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Elementary experience preferred.
- Empathetic to the needs and differing dynamics of families who attend the school.
- Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; team-oriented.
- Flexibility approach toward supporting colleagues as needed.
- Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible.
- Personal qualities of integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the mission of Ilan Ramon Day School.
- Participation in professional development and an interest in further developing individual and school-wide goals.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000
Contact: Rabbi Andy Feig at [email protected] and Joanna Cooper at [email protected]
As an equal opportunity employer, Ilan Ramon Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!