4th Grade Judaic Studies & Ivrit teacher (Temporary Leave Coverage) at WESTCHESTER DAY SCHOOL

Mamaroneck, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Jewish Education, Curricular Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Planning, Hebrew Language, Understanding of Jewish Holidays, Tefillah Knowledge, Positive Mindset, Professional References, Growth Mindset

Industry

Education Management

Description

Description Westchester Day School is seeking a 4th Grade Judaic Studies & Ivrit teacher to fill a leave from January 2026-March 2026. The successful candidate will have a passion for Jewish Education, strong curricular and pedagogical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit. About the School Established in 1948 in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual curriculum Jewish elementary school (2-year-olds through 8th grade), prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to Torah, excellent middot, community and academic rigor. Responsibilities include: Plan and implement lessons and activities that are developmentally and grade appropriate and follows the set curricular goals Follow the curricular materials and goals laid out by the school Establish and maintain a high standard for classroom management and student engagement Promote active participation of all students to ensure a positive and rewarding experience in the classroom Collaborate with colleagues and administration regarding the social, emotional, and academic development of students Maintain close partnerships with families, including phone calls and written communications as needed Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to differentiate instruction to support a range of learners Remain open to learning and growing personally and professionally The annualized salary for this role is $55,000 0 $60,000 ($2291.67- $2500.00 per pay period), depending upon education and experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the content area of instruction. Master’s preferred. Three or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred. Fluent Hebrew speaker with knowledge of teaching Hebrew as a second language is necessary for teaching teaching Ivrit Possess a deep understanding of the Jewish holidays, Tefillah and weekly Parsha Mastery over lesson planning and the ability to plan and teach towards clear curricular goals set by the school. Strong character and professional references. Effective communication skills, positive and collaborative growth mindset.

Responsibilities

The teacher will plan and implement lessons that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with curricular goals. They will also maintain classroom management and engage students actively in their learning.