What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School-English and Language Arts (ELA) Teacher position at Hillel Day School?
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, August 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
Requirements
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
- Certification in Teaching preferred
- Able to lift up to 10 pounds
