SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Assistant Teachers in the ELC.

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 a General & Judaic Studies Assistant Teacher 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
• 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 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

Judaic Studies Learning Specialist (Lower School)

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for a Judaic Studies Learning Specialist in the Lower School.

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
• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and to differentiate instruction
• Masters Degree in Education

Responsibilities:

• Provides group and individual student instruction in Hebrew language
• Implements individualized learning plans
• Monitors and assesses student progress toward learning goals and adapts instruction to address changing needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of various methodologies for teaching students with learning differences

Special Education Teacher (Lower School)

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for a General Studies Special Education Teacher in the Lower School (Gr. 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 social, emotional and cognitive development, and range of learning differences.
• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to teaching
• Knowledge of and ability to teach language arts, math and social studies
• Proficiency use of educational technology tools to maximize student engagement and differentiate instruction

Responsibilities:

• Develops, adapts and differentiates curricular materials in collaboration with teaching team
• Provides small group and individual instruction
• Integrates various teaching strategies and methodologies to accommodate different learners.
• Develops and implements individualized learning plans
• Assesses and monitors student progress toward learning goals, and adapts instruction to address evolving needs.
• Communicates with parents about student progress and goals