SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Assistant Teachers in the Early Learning Center (Nursery-Kindergarten).

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

• Problem-solving and collaborative skills

• Understanding of principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching

• Background in Early Childhood current practice

• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize parent communication, student engagement and to differentiate instruction

Responsibilities:

• Assists head teacher with the planning of learning units, curriculum and teaching

• Leads small group activities

• Supports head teacher with preparation for conferences and written reports

• Works actively and collaboratively with teaching team on daily activities and special programs

• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch and recess duty

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Judaic Studies Assistant Teachers in the Lower School (Grades 1-5). 

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

• Problem-solving and collaborative skills

• Understanding of principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching

• Knowledge of and ability to teach textual skills in an Ivrit b’Ivrit environment and to transmit a love of Torah and mitzvot

• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

Responsibilities:

• Assists head teacher with the planning of learning units, curriculum and teaching

• Leads small group learning groups 

• Supports head teacher with preparation for conferences and written reports

• Works actively and collaboratively with teaching team on daily activities and special programs 

• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, tefillah, and recess duty

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for General Studies Assistant Teachers in the Lower School (Grades 1-5). 

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

• Problem-solving and collaborative skills

• Understanding of principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching

• Knowledge of and ability to teach language arts, math and social studies curricula

• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

Responsibilities:

• Assists head teacher with the planning of learning units, curriculum and teaching

• Leads small group activities 

• Supports head teacher with preparation for conferences and written reports

• Works actively and collaboratively with teaching team on daily activities and special programs 

• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for a part-time Art teacher.

Qualifications: 

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

• Displays effective collaborative skills 

• Understands basic principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

• Demonstrates an ability to build children’s visual eye and artistic mind

• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

• Comfortable helping children strive for excellence with warmth, encouragement and direct guidance in skill building

Responsibilities:

• Teaches students to appreciate art

• Develops students’ artistic eye

• Teaches students a particular art discipline in depth as well as has the ability to run a multi-faceted art program

• Works collaboratively with teaching team on daily activities and special programs 

• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch and recess duty

To apply for this position, please email Sharon Marson, Director of the ARTS & Enrichment, at  smarson@saracademy.org 

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now seeking an experienced Ivrit Teacher in the Middle School (Grades 6-8) for the 2020-21 school year.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates ability to teach Ivrit to Middle School students

• Exhibits a strong level of experience in the classroom with excellent instructional and classroom management skills as well as an ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect

• Displays effective collaborative skills and works effectively with colleagues, students, teachers and community members

• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

• Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

• Exhibits professionalism, responsibility, a positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

Responsibilities:

• Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities 

• Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning

• Manages classroom effectively 

• Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress

• Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs 

• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as tefillah, lunch duty and recess duty