JOB DESCRIPTION - 1st GRADE REBBE (starting August 2023)

Job Title: 1st Grade Torah Studies Rebbe

Reports to: Torah Studies Principal/Vice Principal

Department:Torah Studies

Type: Exempt, Full Time

Campus: Magnolia campus; 15365 Magnolia Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA.

Contact: Rabbi Levi Solomon - lsolomon@emek.org

Rabbi Moshe Tropper - mtropper@emek.org

Broad Function:

Emek Hebrew Academy embraces students from a broad spectrum of the Jewish community with various levels of observant commitment. The ideal candidate has broad Torah knowledge (with emphasis on the content and skills listed below), enthusiastic, caring, patient, and giving. 

The candidate should have a background in pedagogy, strong classroom management skills, and have a growth mindset.They are a team player, able to communicate with parents, colleagues and students in a clear and positive manner. 

Emek staff are role models who inspire their charges with a love and passion for Torah and mitzvos. Paramount to success is the ability and importance of building deep and real relationships with the students. An Emek Rebbe is an integral player in building our community of lifelong learners with involvement and dedication both in and out of the classroom.

Primary Responsibilities: include but are not limited to:

1. Teach an array of core Torah curricular subjects to 1st grade boys.

1. Kriah - Hebrew reading review/reinforcement

2. K’siva - Hebrew cursive writing

3. Hascholas Chumash

4. Chagim / Parsha / Middos / Yedios Klalios 

2. Provide a positive and safe environment for students physically and emotionally that reflects effective classroom management strategies

3. Support students’ social-emotional and identity development through consistent and effective classroom practices

4. Understand and respond to individual students’ learning interests, strengths and needs

5. Complete in a timely manner all lesson plans, curricular maps, student forms, grade reporting, and other “paperwork” required by the school

6. Provide recess and lunchroom supervision

7. Provide carpool supervision

8. Provide classroom substitution as needed

9. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Extra Curricular Responsibilities:

Participate in extracurricular events as assigned and designated by the Head of School and/or the Principal. These events may include:

1. Staff Meetings

2. Open House

3. Student Performances, on and off campus

4. Parent Meetings

5. School Trips; and Day/Overnight trips

Education & Requirements:

1. Teaching or Rabbinical degree or equivalent

2. 1-2 years teaching experience preferred

3. Strong written and oral communication skills

4. Proficient in usage of technology systems. MS Office, Google suite, and other educational technology platforms.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education

Benefits (all benefits include a variety of full to partial subsidies that are defined on an individual basis):

• Healthcare benefits: Medical (90% paid by school for employee, 20% for dependents, dental, vision

• Life and Disability (100% paid by school)

• 403b with match

• Supplemental benefits such as AFLAC

• Tuition subsidies available

• Professional development opportunities sponsored and/or subsidized by the school

To learn more about our wonderful school please click the link to our website. www.emek.org

Interested parties should submit resumes to Rabbi Solomon lsolomon@emek.org or Rabbi Tropper mtropper@emek.org