| POSITION OVERVIEW The Upper School (Division 9/10 or Division 11/12) Jewish Studies Teacher is a full-time teacher and member of the Jewish Studies Department, reporting to the Instructional Leader. A candidate must be a highly skilled and engaging teacher in several fields of classical Jewish study including Chumash with Commentaries, Rabbinics, and Jewish Thought. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of the discipline within a larger context of school mission and integrative thinking. Primary responsibilities include: teaching five Jewish Studies classes per year, serving as a senior sermon advisor, leading spiritual practice groups, and collaborating on school-wide programming as necessary and appropriate. RESPONSIBILITIES ? Monitor progress of each student for mastery of course content, providing intervention or differentiation when necessary and appropriate, and consistent high quality feedback always. ? Ensure relevancy by connecting course content to other academic domains and authentically exploring the relationship between course content, the Milken Community School mission, and the Portrait of the Graduate. ? Utilize collaborative and individual learning opportunities that support student growth. ? Design lessons that are well-sequenced in terms of content and developmental appropriateness. ? Develop learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, and exploration are valued. ? Create a learning environment where students feel safe and welcome. ? Place a strong emphasis on learning and the important natural role mistakes play in learning. ? Demonstrate situational adaptability that balances the needs of social teens, the needs of the lesson, and teachable moments. ? Engage with students outside the classroom through office hours, Jewish experiential activities, and school-wide programming. ? Pursue ongoing professional development in the fields of education and Jewish study. ? Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS ? Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, required; master’s degree or higher preferred. ? Previous teaching experience required; at the high school level preferred; most important is the candidate’s strong textual foundation and demonstrated capacity for classroom teaching * A passion for Jewish learning, a strong connection to teenagers, and a commitment to Jewish values and a Jewish way of life. Interested candidates, please send letter of interest and resume to jobs@milkenschool.org |