Full Time Elementary School Teacher

Job Summary: This is a full-time position teaching general studies to Elementary School students and providing support for our robust general studies education program.

Our School: Hillel Community Day School [HCDS] is a Pre-K to eighth grade school that is part of a wonderful tight-knit community. The HCDS faculty is committed to academic excellence. Our families are committed to day school education; our intellectually curious students love coming to school, and there is a high level of collaboration among the faculty and our community. We are conveniently located in the town of Brighton, a suburb of Rochester, New York, close to numerous thriving synagogues, kosher food purveyors, and a large Jewish Community Center. HCDS embraces diversity and welcomes students from every local congregation and the unaffiliated community. As our school continues to grow, we seek creative educators who enjoy being part of a team and who are committed to learning and using innovative teaching methodologies.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Maintains excitement about and passion for the daily work of an educator.
• Creates a dynamic and respectful learning environment.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree (required); master’s degree preferred.
• Is interested in cognitive development, creativity and language acquisition.
• Has an extensive knowledge of varied learners, accommodation and modification strategies.
• Values the contributions that technology can make to a child’s learning experience.
• Is a flexible thinker.
• Values empathetic responses and warm interactions with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Possesses strong communication skills.
• Is a team player who is willing to learn from and listen to others.
• Is resourceful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaches English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science to first and second grade students using classroom and outdoor settings.
• Collaborates with Judaic-Hebrew teacher and Judaic Studies coordinator to integrate Jewish and Hebrew educational components into the instructional program.
• Develops and submits weekly lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, and hands-on activities to help students construct knowledge.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive climate and functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports and report cards.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates and collaborates with other professional staff members to implement research-based interventions.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in & out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Actively participates in faculty committees.
• Actively participates in and attends school events and events related to student life that occur during and outside of school hours.
• Attends meetings and professional development sessions during and outside of school hours as required.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Required), in education (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: minimum 3 years (Preferred)
• State of New York Teaching Certificate (Preferred, not required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochester, NY 14620 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000