MetroWest Jewish Day School is hiring a Grades 4/5 teacher

MetroWest Jewish Day School (MWJDS) is a vibrant and innovative PK-8 pluralistic Jewish day school that nurtures students and challenges them to reach their potential on their journeys of learning and discovery. Nestled among the woods in Framingham, Massachusetts, MWJDS customizes an individualized approach to optimize each student’s learning, balancing the levels of support and challenge they need to thrive according to their academic and emotional profile. Here, people of all Jewish observances learn and grow in an environment of academic excellence and mutual respect. Our intentionally small classes (5-10 students each) enable us to fulfill our commitment to “educating children according to their path” (Proverbs), and we firmly hold that all good education is differentiated education because all learners are unique.

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and experienced classroom teacher to teach a combined grades 4/5 classroom for the 2024-2025 school year.

What you will do

OverviewReporting to the Head of School, you will instruct this cohort of 7-8 students in math, literacy, social studies, and science. You will provide learning opportunities for students in accordance with program objectives and each student‘s abilities, interests, and needs. All teachers at MWJDS are strong role models, exude a genuine passion for the work to students, families, and peers, and are knowledgeable or open to learning about Jewish practice, traditions and values.

Job Responsibilities

• Instruct students in accordance with the MWJDS philosophy of education, policies, and curriculum using the MA frameworks to guide curriculum.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, consistent with the abilities of the students and the objectives of the course.
• Establish meaningful connections with each child to gain a comprehensive understanding of their unique qualities and learning preferences, enabling tailored instruction that caters to individual learning styles.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Proficiently address a variety of academic and socio-emotional needs, implementing customized support systems to ensure continuous progress for every child.
• Foster a love for learning by creating engaging and interactive lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and communicate their progress to parents or guardians regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance the educational experience for students.
• Integrate technology into classroom instruction.
• Perform other related duties as required by the school administration.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of teaching experience in a classroom setting
• Comfortable in a classroom with other educators and instructing across two grade levels
• Masters degree in Elementary Education or a related field preferred
• Dual certified in General and Special Education preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1-B visa status).

Details

Salary: Range for this position is $50,000-$60,000, depending on experience and degrees

Benefits: We offer numerous benefits including healthcare options, personal, vacation, and sick time, and summers off. We are closed on Jewish and most national holidays and have early release Fridays.

Hours: This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position. Typical working hours are 8:00am-3:30pm Mon-Thur, and 8:00am-2:00pm on Fridays.

To Apply

MetroWest Jewish Day School, through the Stronger Together Project, has contracted with KnightVision, LLC to help fill this critical role. Visit http://www.mwjds.org learn more about MetroWest Jewish Day School. Go to http://www.knightvisioneducation.com/careers to apply for this position.

Contact leslie@knightvisioneducation.com with any questions.

About MetroWest Jewish Day School

Nestled in the woods of Framingham, MWJDS is a Jewish K-8 alternative education setting serving between 30-40 students each school year. MWJDS is dedicated to nurturing children's unique learning paths in a small classroom environment based on a warm, individualized approach. MWJDS classrooms are mixed grade level and age groups with a low teacher-to-student ratio.

Our Values

We are seeking qualified candidates that align with and represent our community values:

Unique learning paths: We are dedicated to meeting each child's academic, social, and emotional needs, prioritizing individualized learning based on their unique profile rather than following a standardized curriculum.

Small classroom settings: We believe that a low student-to-teacher ratio when accompanied by exceptional staff enhances the understanding of the whole child and allows us to better provide the needs of each student.

Develop exceptional abilities: We aim to ignite the extraordinary in each student through dynamic curriculum, collaborative projects, and a commitment to thinking beyond conventional boundaries.

Multi-age learning: We believe multi-age classrooms foster learning partnerships reflecting real-world dynamics, enabling us to meet students at their academic level and provide developmentally appropriate challenges in their curriculum.

Nurture the future Jewish generation: We are dedicated to nurturing the future generation of Jews, fostering their growth, and empowering them to thrive as proud members of the Jewish community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Experience:

• Teaching: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Framingham, MA 01701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Framingham, MA 01701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person