Akiba Yavneh Academy Personalized Learning Coach (Judaic Studies) (On-site, Dallas, Texas)
ABOUT THE POSITION: Akiba Yavneh Academy is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed, early childhood through 12th grade college-preparatory school dedicated to providing an academically excellent and values-based General and Judaic education to Jewish students of all backgrounds to inspire a lifelong love of Torah, higher learning, and the State of Israel. Although the school began sixty years ago, AYA is completing the first year of a major transformation to radically improve education outcomes and cost efficiency. In many ways, AYA will be a new school with a new model that seeks to set the standard for excellence and affordability in Jewish day school education. AYA is seeking a year-round Personalized Learning Coach who will provide instructional support and coaching related to leveraging blended and project-based learning to personalize learning opportunities for students. This position will serve as the instructional leader for K-8 Judaic Studies curriculum and will directly support K-8 Judaic Studies teachers as they transition from a traditional instructional model to personalized learning. This is an opportunity to be a part of a major transformation that aims to better support teachers as well as ensure students are receiving one-size-fits-one instruction. This work has the potential to impact the larger field of Jewish day school and innovation in K-12 education.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Student advocate | Advocate for students’ academic and social-emotional needs within the school community. Personalized Learning Leader | Has a deep understanding of personalized learning, blended learning, and project-based learning and understands the necessary shifts that take place when moving towards models. Coaching and Mentoring | Strong coaching and mentoring to support teachers implementing personalized learning practices. This includes active listening, providing targeted observation and feedback, and fostering a growth mindset. Data Analysis | Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to student learning outcomes and support teachers in making data-informed decisions. Professional Development | Ability to design and facilitate experiential learning opportunities for staff to learn in blended and project-based professional learning. Curriculum Expert | Has a deep understanding of Judaic texts and material standards and has the expertise to modify curriculum materials and resources to accommodate blended and project-based learning. Collaboration and teamwork | Work collaborative with the campus leadership team and other staff to create a cohesive learning environment that promotes student-centered systems. Entrepreneurial |Brings new ideas to the team and acts on executing those ideas. Resource Management | Identifies and integrates appropriate educational technologies, tools, and resources that support personalized learning.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Belief in and commitment to personalized learning Holds a continuous improvement mindset Proactively tackles problems with a sense of possibility and generates innovative solutions to ensure desired results are achieved At least five years of teaching experience, instructional support, or campus-based administration is required At least three years of direct experience with personalized learning is preferred
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range: ~$90,000, commensurate with experience Three year grant-funded position Competitive Benefits Package Paid time off (including winter break, school religious holidays, and civic holidays) Retirement savings match up to 4% of annual salary Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with substantial employer subsidy offered Life, LTD, and STD provided by the school A diverse and inclusive work environment Professional development opportunities Beautiful campus
TO APPLY: Please visit https://www.jewishstaffing.com/t/pl/6660b17279a6e35122594c01/1717614794 to submit your cover letter and resume.