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 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

ELC Head Teacher

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

Qualifications:

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with students, to develop an atmosphere of respect and empathy, and to build an inclusive classroom community
• Displays effective problem-solving and collaborative skills along with flexibility and resourcefulness
• Understands principles of social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach integrated curricula around varied units of study and chagim
• Demonstrates an ability to differentiate expectations among a varied group of students
• Background in current Early Childhood Educational Philosophy
• Uses educational pedagogy and practice to maximize student engagement
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative, and encouraging manner

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 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, arrival/dismissal, outdoor play time, and specialties 

Lower School General Studies Head Teacher

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

Qualifications:

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with students, to develop an atmosphere of respect and empathy, and to build a classroom community
• Displays effective collaborative skills
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Has some training and experience in special education
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach language arts, math and social studies curricula
• Demonstrates an ability to differentiate writing instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting
• Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement
• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

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 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

Hebrew Immersion Teachers in Early Learning Center

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

Qualifications:

• Illustrates proficiency in Hebrew; native Hebrew speaker preferred
• Understands Israeli preschool culture, including familiarity with Hebrew songs sung in Israeli preschool classrooms
• Displays effective collaborative skills
• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative, and encouraging manner
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Demonstrates an ability to differentiate instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting
• Demonstrates a creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching

Responsibilities:

• Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities in collaboration with co-teacher
• Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
• Creates interactive lessons about chagim and Jewish values
• Manages classroom effectively 
• Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about students’ progress
• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as arrival, lunch, and dismissal duty

General Studies Assistant Teachers (Lower School)

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

Judaic Studies Assistant Teachers (Lower School)

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

Lower School Judaic Studies Head Teacher

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

Qualifications:

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with students, to develop an atmosphere of respect and empathy, and to build a classroom community
• Displays effective collaborative skills
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach textual skills in an Ivrit b’Ivrit environment and to transmit a love of Torah and mitzvot
• Demonstrates an ability to differentiate instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting
• Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement
• Approaches problem-solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner

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 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

ELC Assistant Teacher

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

Learning Specialist/Special Education Teachers

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox school in Riverdale, NY, is looking for dynamic and talented learning specialists/special education teachers to join our lower school team (Grades 1-5) for the 2020-21 school year.

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to build connections with children and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Understanding of social, emotional, and cognitive development and the remediation of learning challenges
• Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching
• Knowledge of and experience in evidence-based methods for teaching students with language-based learning disabilities
• Experience providing academic support and remediation throughout the General Studies curriculum
• NYS Certification in Special Education required
• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction

Responsibilities:

• Develop, adapt, and differentiate curricular materials in collaboration with teaching team
• Provide direct academic and organizational support to students in small groups
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans
• Monitor and assess student progress toward learning goals and adapt instruction to address changing needs
• Communicate with parents about student progress and goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of various methodologies for teaching students with learning differences

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR Academy)  is a co-educational Jewish day school for students in nursery through Grade 8 in Riverdale, NY. 

The Director of Technology is responsible  for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions at SAR Academy.  We are seeking a highly motivated person who is  tech-savvy, and has a passion for Instructional Technology. 

To apply, please go to www.saracademy.org/careers

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years or more working in an IT environment
• Experience in a K-12 educational setting preferred
• Experience with managing or mentoring members of a team
• Experience with new device roll-out, management, and maintenance
• Understanding of Windows Server, Win10, OSX, iOS, Chrome OS
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in all types of devices including Macbooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and Smartboards and other AV technology, including projectors
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot copiers/printers
• Proficient with Ruckus, Wifi, Meraki switches, G-Suite
• Understanding  of network functionality and ability to administer the network
• Must be a people person and have an understanding of the needs of children through the lens of technology
• Strong communication skills is a must

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze the technological needs of the school, troubleshoot and recommend innovative and creative technological solutions, and enforce standards and procedures.  
• Provides primary support for educational technology and integrated learning systems
• Assists with the general maintenance of all school and network workstations and printers
• Assists with the daily software and hardware troubleshooting of all school locations
• Manage, configure, troubleshoot and supports all hardware, cloud services, and other technological equipment such as connectivity, laptop, smartboard, printer, and phone issues
• Network administration
• Install and upgrade systems, Windows 10, OSX, iOS and Chrome OS, and related security patches in a timely manner
• Familiarity and Comfort with Educational Technology, including SMART Interactive Whiteboard Technology and Pearson PowerSchool
• Help Desk, Training and/or Troubleshooting Experience Preferred
• Procurement and external vendor management 
• Administer IT purchasing and asset management
• Negotiate agreements and manage relationships and contracts with IT vendors, consultants and suppliers
• Manage employees of the IT team and delegate tasks to the teamMaintain and manage G-Suite for Education management console
• Deploy and manage end-user Macbooks and iPads using JAMF Pro and Chromebooks using Google Device Management Console
• Maintain and manage user accounts and groups for all systems including help-desk ticketing system and G Suite for Education
• Monitor and delegate help-desk tickets (Zendesk Software)
• Provide technical, audio-visual support, and live stream for various events
• Assist in training staff on hardware devices
• Research, review, and test all system and network requirements
• Collaborate with the Director of Educational Technology to ensure that current and potential curricular technology implementations can be supported and maintained by SAR’s IT infrastructure and support staff
• Maintain overall IT budget, together with the Director of Educational Technology, in addition to vendor contracts, and all technology-related purchasing 
• Conduct interviews and makes recommendations for new hires
• Maintain organized documentation of workflow

Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR Academy)  is a co-educational Jewish day school for students in nursery through Grade 8 in Riverdale, NY. 

The Technology Associate is responsible for the execution of all IT functions at SAR Academy.  We are seeking a highly motivated person who is  tech-savvy, and has a passion for technology. 

To apply, please go to www.saracademy.org/careers

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years or more working in an IT environment
• Experience in a K-12 educational setting preferred
• Experience with managing or mentoring members of a team
• Experience with new device roll-out, management, and maintenance
• Understanding of Windows Server, Win10, OSX, iOS, Chrome OS
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient knowledge in all types of devices including Macbooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and Smartboards and other AV technology, including projectors
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot copiers/printers
• Proficient with Ruckus, Wifi, Meraki switches, G-Suite
• Understanding  of network functionality and ability to administer the network
• Must be a people person and have an understanding of the needs of children through the lens of technology
• Strong communication skills is a must

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides primary support for educational technology and integrated learning systems.
• Assists with the general maintenance of all school and network workstations and printers
• Assists with the daily software and hardware troubleshooting of all school locations
• Manage, configure, troubleshoot and supports all hardware, cloud services, and other technological equipment such as connectivity, laptop, smartboard, printer, and phone issues
• Install and upgrade systems, Windows 10, OSX, iOS and Chrome OS, and related security patches in a timely manner
• Familiarity and Comfort with Educational Technology, including SMART Interactive Whiteboard Technology and Pearson PowerSchool 
• Help Desk, Training and/or Troubleshooting Experience Preferred
• Maintain and manage G-Suite for Education management console
• Deploy and manage end-user Macbooks and iPads using JAMF Pro and Chromebooks using Google Device Management Console 
• Monitor and delegate help-desk tickets (Zendesk Software)
• Provide technical, audio-visual support, and live stream for various events
• Assist in training staff on hardware devices
• Research, review, and test all system and network requirements
• Maintain organized documentation of workflow