Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching Hebrew Language, Bible/Rabbinic Literature, Holidays and Customs, Prayers, and Israel
• Maintaining an organized classroom infrastructure to provide an orderly, productive learning environment
• Providing accommodations and modifications to support the success of all students
• Assessing student progress toward mastery of standards 
• Communicating with parents 
• Working cooperatively with other teachers in creating and implementing units and lessons
• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communications skills in both Hebrew and English
• Operating as an advocate for, and supporter of, inquiry and problem-based learning

Professional Expectations

• Uphold and incorporate Heilicher school mission and core values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be comfortable working with a variety of technology and computer applications including but not limited to interactive whiteboard/Clevertouch technology, iPads, Chromebooks, learning management systems, video conferencing, Google Suite
• Act as a steward of the school in the larger community
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills
• Establish and maintain a positive sense of community amongst the faculty
• Participate in schoolwide professional development, and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher
• Attend all faculty and team meetings
• Adhere to school curricular initiatives
• Write monthly newsletters to parents
• Attend two parent-teacher conferences and write two sets of report cards
• Maintain proper health and safety guidelines on school campus and during school hours

Requirements

• Teaching certificate/BA in Education, BA in Jewish Studies, MA in Jewish Education preferred
• Successful experience teaching courses in Hebrew and Jewish Studies
• Experience and/or training in Legacy Heritage Standards and Benchmarks program, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and working with students with diverse learning needs preferred

This teaching position is 10 months (late August-early June). To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Rabbi Justin Held, Director of Jewish Living and Learning, at jheld@hmjds.org and dackerman@hmjds.org.

About Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School

School Mission: The Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School, accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), provides a positive environment focused on delivering a strong academic foundation in Jewish and General Studies. The school reflects and teaches respect for the diversity of Jewish life, challenging our students to exemplify the values of Judaism and demonstrate academic excellence. Our vision is built on a strong synergy between students and faculty. Our educators inspire our students to find their passion and reach their highest potential, creating successful learners and leaders committed to the Jewish community, Israel, and the global community. About Us: Heilicher is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The school has its own wing on a larger campus shared with the Sabes Jewish Community Center.

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