What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School English and Language Arts (ELA)Teacher position at Hillel Day School?
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Posted: 24-Mar-25
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Categories
English/Language Arts
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 1
Hillel Day School, a Jewish Day School in Metropolitan Detroit, seeks a full-time, Middle School English and Language Arts (ELA)Teacher to join our team of dedicated and passionate educators.
As a member of the ELA team at Hillel, you are responsible for planning instructional activities that align with our curricular goals and meeting the needs, interests, and abilities of our students. Hillel strives to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment, conducive to learning, by building strong relationships and employing creative, effective instructional techniques. Hillel teachers understand our mission to deliver an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade.
At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.
This position will be required to start on Monday, Aug 18, 2025 for Professional Development Week.
Responsibilities
About Hillel Day School
Hillel Day School's mission is to deliver academic excellence in a caring Jewish environment. Fulfilling Hillel Day School's mission requires the support of talented people who share a common vision. Our faculty and staff are dedicated and knowledgeable, caring and innovative, collegial and generous of spirit. They are well-versed in their chosen areas of specialty, and they are energized by young people. They engage students and the community on a variety of levels and in a variety of settings. They are open to new approaches to curriculum and to new teaching strategies. Hillel Day School faculty and staff are powerful role models. By being both demanding and compassionate, they bring out the best in their students and command their respect.
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https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21185860/middle-school-english-and-language-arts-ela-teacher
Posted: 24-Mar-25
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Categories
English/Language Arts
Preferred Education
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 1
Hillel Day School, a Jewish Day School in Metropolitan Detroit, seeks a full-time, Middle School English and Language Arts (ELA)Teacher to join our team of dedicated and passionate educators.
As a member of the ELA team at Hillel, you are responsible for planning instructional activities that align with our curricular goals and meeting the needs, interests, and abilities of our students. Hillel strives to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment, conducive to learning, by building strong relationships and employing creative, effective instructional techniques. Hillel teachers understand our mission to deliver an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade.
At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.
This position will be required to start on Monday, Aug 18, 2025 for Professional Development Week.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement lessons to meet curricular goals while working collaboratively with colleagues
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, including progress reports and report cards.
- Report to all duties as assigned on the provided schedule
- Foster social-emotional growth by building a classroom community
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by developing positive personal relationships and maintaining expectations and procedures
- Communicate to families about academic, social, and emotional growth
- Previous teaching experience
- Possess a passion for literature, strong writing skills, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in middle schoolers
- Ability to implement the best instructional practices
- Ability to use and integrate technology
- Experience with Google Drive and Google Classroom
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others
- Demonstrates professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic
- Displays a positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
- Certification in Teaching preferred
- Able to lift up to 10 pounds
About Hillel Day School
Hillel Day School's mission is to deliver academic excellence in a caring Jewish environment. Fulfilling Hillel Day School's mission requires the support of talented people who share a common vision. Our faculty and staff are dedicated and knowledgeable, caring and innovative, collegial and generous of spirit. They are well-versed in their chosen areas of specialty, and they are energized by young people. They engage students and the community on a variety of levels and in a variety of settings. They are open to new approaches to curriculum and to new teaching strategies. Hillel Day School faculty and staff are powerful role models. By being both demanding and compassionate, they bring out the best in their students and command their respect.
Connections working at Hillel Day School
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21185860/middle-school-english-and-language-arts-ela-teacher
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