General Studies Teacher (K-6)

The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford is seeking an outstanding General Studies teacher to join our faculty for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Schechter uses a progressive multi-age model approach to education, and our school is guided by Schechter’s mission and core values of Chochmah (Wisdom), Lev Tov (Good Heartedness), and K’lal Yisrael (Unity of the Jewish People), Kehillah (Community), Mitzvot (Jewish Practice). Our faculty believes in the innate abilities of each student, and works in partnership with other members of the faculty and families to help each child grow.

• Facilitating learning in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies (subjects vary by specific grade level) using whole group, small group and individual instruction
• Designing hands-on, engaging learning activities that provide opportunities for students to explore and construct meaning
• Differentiating instruction and materials to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom
• Developing a warm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Helping students to develop social and emotional competencies
• Working collaboratively with grade-level team members on programs and supporting students
• Keeping accurate documentation of student progress
• Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with parents about student progress

• Master’s degree and appropriate teaching credentials or certification
• Demonstrated success in teaching elementary school
• A passionate, student-centered approach to teaching
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

• Exceptional listening skills and sensitivity to the needs of others
• A willing communicator and collaborator; an enthusiastic team player
• A deep belief that people are able to grow and change
• Comfortable working within a fast paced, dynamic, school environment
• Unquestionable personal integrity, excellent judgment, sound instincts, diplomacy, patience, and strong work ethic
• A desire to participate fully in the life of a vibrant school community.

The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford is an independent Jewish day school located in the beautiful New England town of West Hartford, Connecticut. It is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools. Schechter offers an exceptional, forward-thinking, student-centered education from early childhood through eighth grade. We inspire students to love learning, celebrate Jewish life, connect to each other, and build a vibrant future for themselves and their community in a joyful, challenging, and creative environment.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Director of Teaching and Learning, Sarah Montag, at smontag@ ssds-hartford.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

Ability to Relocate:

• West Hartford, CT 06107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person