High School English Teacher

Hebrew Academy of Miami, a growing Modern Orthodox high school in sunny Miami Beach, is seeking applicants for a full-time English teacher to join our team of dedicated professionals who believe in the pursuit of excellence and attention to the needs of each individual student in a caring environment permeated with Torah values.

The primary and essential duties/responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement engaging and effective English curriculum aligned with state and national standards.
• Assess and evaluate student learning, provide constructive feedback to students and families, and adjust instruction as needed to maximize student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and across subject areas to ensure integrated and interdisciplinary instruction.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and other school events in support of school and community.
• Fulfill other non-teaching duties as assigned by the Principal.

The successful candidate will have the following dispositions:

• Embrace a warm and inquisitive faculty culture focused on advancing Hebrew Academy’s mission.
• Embrace ongoing professional development and be committed to staying current on research-based teaching strategies and best practices.
• Convey patience and empathy with adolescents and colleagues and prioritize building positive relationships with students and families.
• Be self-reflective, work collaboratively, and committed to personal and professional growth.
• Have excellent communication skills and embrace working with a diverse student population.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Possess an understanding of current teaching best practices, including pedagogies specific to the teaching of English and child/adolescent development.
• Model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student.
• Demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students.

• Personalize instruction and assessment to maximize student learning.
• Create a stimulating and challenging learning environment with an emphasis on student learning.
• Develop a strong rapport with students and foster excellent classroom culture incorporating the use of fair and consistent standards.
• Provide opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and electronic forms of communication.
• Develop lessons that engage students in higher order thinking.
• Provide a safe learning environment in which students freely take intellectual and creative risks and see failure as a critical part of the learning process.
• Create an environment that fosters a growth mindset and encourages students to set realistic goals and use their time in a constructive and balanced manner.

Benefits:

• Dental and vision insurance available
• Health and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Short-term disability (company paid) Long-term disability available
• 403B Retirement plan
• FSA

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. If you are passionate about education and want to join a dynamic and dedicated faculty, please submit your application today.