*Updated 06/24/2021*

SAR Academy in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, NY seeks a part-time elementary school librarian for grades 1-4, who will bring understanding of children, passion for books, and knowledge of the scope of children and Young Adult nonfiction and fiction works, including Jewish literature, to our program. Our school librarian will guide students’ development toward a love of reading and exploration of the world through both literature, non-fiction, and digital media.

In addition to having knowledge of reference and cataloguing methods, familiarity with OPALS, maintaining and developing the school’s library collection (including managing a Judaica collection) and facility, and teaching duties to build library skills as well as support each grade’s curriculum, our school librarian will integrate technology and its application toward student research and developing digital literacy skills toward finding and communicating information.

He or she will have considerable initiative in devising new and original children’s programs, work well with children: both individually and in groups, deal effectively with parents, teachers, and school administrators, coordinate book clubs and reading events, bring literature alive through teaching drama skills and utilizing Reader’s Theater, and will welcome grandparents into library classes as storytellers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three years of specialized library experience. Master's Degree in Library Science preferred.

 Resumes can be sent to Sharon Black: sblack@saracademy.org

Subject: ‘Elementary School Librarian’

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is looking for a Full-Time Office Administrator to start immediately. 

Responsibilities:

• Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately
• Notifies school personnel of visitor arrival
• Maintains security and telecommunications system
• Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories
• Operates telecommunication system by following manufacturer’s instructions for house phone and console operation
• Helps coordinate events in building
• Schedules and coordinates meetings
• Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Track and Maintain School Apparel Store Orders
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2pm

Qualifications:

• Ability to Learn and Use Multiple Technology Systems
• Telephone Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Listening
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Informing Others
• Handles Pressure

Education & Experience Requirements:

• University/college degree is an asset
• Familiarity with phone systems
• Previous experience with computer programs like MS Office

Please email resumes to: careers@saracademy.org, subject ‘Office Administrator’

 

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking for school cafeteria workers in the Lower School (grades 1-5). 

Responsibilities:

• Report to school kitchen manager
• Assist in the day to day food preparation of menu items for students and staff
• Clean work tables, walls, floors, refrigerators, counters and equipment (according to established procedures) 
• Accept deliveries and services from providers
• Serve lunch and snacks to students and staff
• Responsible for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job 
• Follow sanitation and health regulations and procedure of kitchen manager
• Hours are 6:00am - 3:30pm, four days per week.
• Occasional overtime for events

To apply please click here.

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is looking to fill a maternity leave position for a General Studies co-teacher from January through March.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with grade-level and class team in curricular planning and teaching
• Lead small group learning
• Take part in responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch, dismissal, and recess duty

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
• Creative, flexible and open-minded approach to education
• Ability to teach language arts, math and thematic social studies units
• Working knowledge of educational technology tools to maximize student
• engagement and to differentiate instruction
• Prior teaching experience required

To apply, please click here