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Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher</h2>
This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year. 
Job Summary
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student&rsquo;s ability; to establish positive relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs which align with the Schechter mission which states:
&ldquo;At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students&rsquo; Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.&rdquo; 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Teaches Hebrew language skills, Jewish holidays and Parshat Hashavua to students in a classroom, utilizing an established curriculum and developing other appropriate learning activities.</li><li>
Leads or participates in and is a role model during grade-level t&rsquo;fillot.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment in the classroom.</li><li>
Instructs students in Social Emotional Learning.</li><li>
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that allows students to engage in whole, small, and individualized groupings with differentiation geared toward their learning, based on their readiness and learning profile.</li><li>
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.</li><li>
Helps create a safe environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks and achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.</li><li>
Evaluates students&rsquo; academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences, phone calls, emails, and in person and virtual meetings to discuss students&rsquo; progress.</li><li>
Identifies student needs and works cooperatively with other professional staff members in supporting students.</li><li>
Maintains professionalism through in-service and professional growth activities, as well as any curriculum training programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with grade-level colleagues around curriculum and educational programming.</li><li>
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.</li><li>
Participates in teacher leadership roles where appropriate and available.</li><li>
Demonstrates a commitment to best practices in all dimensions of effective teaching as defined by the Thoughtful Classroom framework, including: organization, rules and routines; positive relationships; engagement and enjoyment; a culture of thinking and learning; preparing students for new learning; presenting new learning; deepening and reinforcing learning; applying learning; and reflecting on and celebrating learning.</li></ul>
This position reports to the K-8 Principal. 
Faculty values that drive our work together<ul><li>Jewish Values and Torah</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Optimism</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Respect</li><li>Open Communication</li><li>Innovation and Creativity</li><li>Life-Long Learning</li></ul>
Qualification Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree of related subject from accredited university</li><li>
Illinois teaching certificate</li><li>
Experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring</li><li>
Hebrew proficiency</li><li>
Background knowledge of Jewish holidays, basic Jewish practices, and Bible content.</li></ul>
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us! 
Interested candidates, please apply to https://tinyurl.com/SSDSJobs</div>

Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher

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Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher