High School Judaic Teacher

New England Jewish Academy,  an Early Childhood -12th grade Orthodox day school in the vibrant West Hartford Jewish community, is looking for a High School Judaic Studies teacher. This is a full time position with ample prep time during the day. The subjects to be taught are Chumash, Gemara, Navi, Dinim and Israel History.  There is also a full-time or part time teaching position for a spouse as well. The ideal candidate will 

• Inspire our students, infusing them with a love of Torah and Eretz Yisrael.
• Bring out the unique strengths of each and every student, and challenge them to get out of their comfort zones. 
• Make learning real and relevant in the modern world that we live in. 
• Cultivate positive relationships with each student 
• Develop a trusting partnership with parents. 
• Plan, prepare and deliver active learning experiences.
• Develop a positive, engaging educational environment for students.
• Provide an environment that encourages participation, recognize the needs of individual students and the entire group, and offer support and flexibility as needed
• Welcome constructive feedback and engage in ongoing professional development opportunities.  
• Seek out research-based practices and programs to experiment with and implement. 
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to advance the mission of NEJA.

New England Jewish Academy is a caring, nurturing and forward-thinking school. The work environment is collaborative with teacher input playing a significant role in all aspects of the school. The West Hartford Jewish Community is a fast-growing community just a two hour drive from NY.  It is a very friendly and welcoming community which values educators and supports them in many ways. Salary available upon request.