International Children's Academy is a small, spiritual school committed to communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking among students and teachers. This teacher is a member of the school community and reports to the Head of School.
Hours for this job are approximately 25 hours per week and include the teaching and prepwork for four sections of Hebrew & Judaic Studies, Monday- Friday. Staff meetings will take place on a weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm and are mandatory. In addition four, half day curriculum review sessions.
Specific areas of responsibility include:
Classroom Instruction
Modern Hebrew language instruction from PS-2nd grade Creating a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate support for all students Planning, preparing and delivering instruction that follows the curriculum adopted by the school Differentiate curriculum to include individualized and small group instruction, manipulatives, art, drama, hands-on activities and other strategies Promote critical thinking through inquiry, problem solving and reflection Use relevant technology and Project-Based Learning to support instruction Assigning homework that meaningfully supplements classroom instruction
Classroom Environment Employ classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports for positive behavior Follow the school-wide norms for classroom environments and bulletin boards Hang new student work on bulletin boards at least once/month Collaborate with Head of School and other teachers to meet the social/emotional needs of students Prepare an emergency substitute folder, with all necessary academic and procedural information, to be used only when it is physically impossible for you to prepare lesson plans, to be housed in the school office (to be submitted by October 1st of each year)
School Environment Promote social development and responsibility within a caring community where each student is treated fairly and respectfully Supervise students and facilitate activities during recess Enforce the school-wide norms for recess, lunch, hallways and shared spaces Assist with tefillah (prayer services), acting as a role model for the students Participate meaningfully in the school community Arrive on time to staff meetings, classes (to drop off or pick up students), and school events Act as “greeter” in the morning (drop-off or in parking lot) as assigned (7:45-8:05) a.m. Work authentically with colleagues Attend school events, including: orientation and school professional development days, Back to School Night, Graduations, and any relevant admissions event.
Assessment Collect and analyze assessment data to inform instruction Review data, both individually and with colleagues, to monitor student learning Use assessment data to plan, differentiate and modify instruction Complete assessments by the calendared date, include in the assessment portfolio, and provide the results to the appropriate administrator Share electronic portfolios with parents and other stakeholders Provide feedback on classwork, homework, tests and assignments Prepare report cards three times/year by the deadline indicated by the HOS Communicate with HOS when assessments indicate student progress should be monitored (for either acceleration or challenges)
Parent Communication Provide weekly updates for inclusion in the newsletter Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program Proactively communicate with parents about assignments, projects and class expectations Maintain a positive, warm and caring demeanor Plan and facilitate classroom activities to engage parents, such as writing celebrations,
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25/hour (and negotiable based on experience)