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Posted: 01-Oct-21
Location: West Hills, California
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Faith-based Institution
de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent high school, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Jewish Studies teacher for a full-time teaching position beginning in August 2022. This position opening is possible because of the anticipating retirement of a beloved rabbi and teacher. The candidate must show excellent skills as a teacher, and passion for teaching Jewish Studies. A strong candidate will have the heart of a teacher, the passion for igniting teenagers’ curiosity, and the love for inspiring students to strengthen their Jewish identity.
Responsibilities:
- Teach an assigned number of classes per contract.
- Ongoing reflection on lessons, evaluations, curricula, course content, and course materials.
- Integrate technology to support students’ learning.
- Participate in community events, contribute to the rich school culture, and be involved with Jewish Life Programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Enthusiasm for mission and vision of de Toledo High School and strong commitment to embrace and promote its culture.
- 2+ years experience as a Jewish Studies teacher.
- Ability to contribute to a pluralistic Jewish setting.
- Have particular proficiency in teaching Talmud and Tanakh skills and relevance.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Jewish Studies or related field.
- Completion of a degree or certificate in Jewish education training.
- Must be flexible, highly professional, eager to evolve as educators and enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate ability to teach with a variety of modalities to reach different learning styles.
- Ability to communicate with high school students.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels and in all settings.
- Self-motivating, self-confident.
- Willing communicator and collaborator; enthusiastic team player.
- Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy and patience.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before beginning employment and to submit to COVID-19 testing as required.