Sar academy & sar high school

Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher

New York Full Time
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting applications for Ivrit Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (grades 6-8).
 
 
Qualifications:
  • Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

  • Displays effective collaborative skills

  • Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

  • Demonstrates an ability to teach Middle School students the skills of Ivrit language and communication --  listening, writing, reading and speaking

  • Understand the study of Hebrew as a tool not only of communication, but also of developing students’ minds and thinking, as they learn the structure and logic of another language. 

  • Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement

 
Responsibilities:
  • Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities 

  • Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning

  • Manages classroom effectively 

  • Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress

  • Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs 

  • Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty

 
Approaches problem solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner.