What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5th Grade Teacher 25-26 position at Torah Academy of Minneapolis?
Torah Academy is a unique private school with strong community involvement and dedication. The school offers a dual curriculum in which students participate in General Studies for half of the day and Judaic Studies the other half. This position is for the 25-26 school year. Torah Academy has served the Jewish community for the past 79 years. Torah Academy currently houses 300 students (Early Childhood - 8th grade).
This position can be a .5 FTE or a 1.0 FTE.
Unique opportunities at Torah Academy
Approximately 175 working days.
3 long breaks each school year (6-9 school days off for each). Two are for holidays and one is mid-winter break.
Friday’s are either a 2:15 or 1:30 dismissal for most of the school year.
Under the direction of the principal, elementary school teachers:
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula/learning targets based on the MN Academic Standards
Select and suggest materials and supplies to implement lessons
Use a variety of formal and summative assessments to evaluate and record student growth in an organized and timely manner
Maintain a high level of rigor that has been established.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and parent emails in a timely manner
Adhere to the mission statement of Torah Academy and demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural background and differing perspectives the learners bring to Torah Academy.
Curricula materials/resources:
Sadlier Grammar book
Math in Focus - Singapore math
A designated scope and sequence with learning targets that allow flexibility to bring individual creativity into the classroom
ParentLocker - Gradebook, emails, attendance
Strong candidates will:
Contribute to a strong classroom community led by mutual respect and interest in learning and growth
Build solid relationships with students and families
Communicate clearly with administration and co-teachers
Have a desire to learn and grow through experience and professional development
Accept responsibility and be self-motivated
Work well as part of a team
Qualifications:
MN Teacher Licensure
Out of State Teaching License
A degree in a related field
Contact:
Mr. Matthew Cleary
Principal of General Studies
952-285-8606
mcleary@torahacademymn.org