ABOUT US

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching PE and coaching, designing PE curriculum, and have successful experience working with children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach physical education to children in elementary and middle school divisions (1st - 8th grades)

Work collaboratively with PE department and other teaching teams

Coach three seasons of athletic teams

Plan divisional field days

Additional responsibilities, such as Health Education and/or administrative support for the Athletic Department, as needed and based on qualifications

Middle School advisor based on qualifications

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.

Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks).

Comprehensive benefits package - Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance

VACCINATION POLICY

All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. CONTACT: If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Brendan Oswald, boswald@rssnyc.org.

QUALIFICATIONS

Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of PE

Has experience working with elementary and middle school aged children, working closely with colleagues and being involved in other aspects of school life

Supports the mission, vision, values and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page

Has excellent interpersonal skills

Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor

Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects

Possesses good judgment

Has strong organizational skills

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

About Rodeph Sholom School

Rodeph Sholom School, an independent Reform Jewish Day School, ?is committed to providing each Nursery through 8th Grade student ?with opportunities to thrive personally, academically, and spiritually. ?We offer a challenging curriculum that is enhanced by Jewish life ?and learning rooted in tradition, identity, ethics, and critical thinking.

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