What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Biology Teacher (Grade 9) position at Mazel Day School?
Mazel Day School -
MAZEL DAY SCHOOL in South Brooklyn is accepting resumes for September 2025 for a High School Biology Teacher (Grade 9).
School Address :
Mazel Day School – 60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Tel : 718-368-4490
Website : mazeldayschool.com
About Mazel Day School :
Mazel Day School is a Blue Ribbon award-winning Jewish community day school in South Brooklyn, NY, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. In Fall 2025, Mazel will expand to include a NEW high school division, starting with a founding Grade 9 class. Our mission is to provide student-centered, values-oriented educational experiences that are characterized by academic excellence and Jewish heritage. Our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and students offers a warm and professional working environment to its members. With a bright, motivated student body and a high teacher-student ratio, the school emphasizes personalized attention, innovation, and impactful learning. The school embraces a culture of respect and collaboration with a genuine commitment to professional development, enabling our students and staff to be lifelong learners.
Summary of Teacher Job Description :
Facilitate an interactive and student-centered classroom environment
Implement appropriate grade-level curricula at a high level
Cultivate core values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and integrity within students
Professionally communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues
Qualifications :
BA (required) or Masters (preferred) degree in education
Two or more years classroom teaching experience
Mastery in content subject area
The Ideal candidate would demonstrate : an enthusiastic attitude, experience with and knowledge of curriculum standards and developmental stages of children in their grade level, experience with student-centered, innovative educational models, a commitment to ongoing pedagogical growth and learning, professionalism paired with a warm and caring personality, a strong ability to communicate respectfully and build effective relationships within the school community, a passionate and articulate educational vision, a love of learning, and a life imbued with core Jewish values, a sensitivity and openness to the diversity of Jewish practice in our school community and the diverse nature of our student and parent populations, strong organizational skills, ability to think creatively and strategically, maintain an open mind, and inspire the creative ideas of students.
Salary : $50-70,000, commensurate with experience, education and training
Hours : Full-Time (8 : 30am-4 : 15pm), Part-Time (dependent on position)
Benefits : Health care options
Company paid basic life insurance
Ongoing support and guidance from a team of educational experts
Professional Development Days; CTLE credits
Advancement opportunities into leadership positions
Paid personal days
Paid vacations
Contact Information : Applicants should send a resume and references to jobs@mazeldayschool.com.
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000