We seek a humanities instructor who can assist students in fusing English language-arts and

history in an environment that nurtures and develops students into positive global citizens;
cultivates an appreciation of humanities and the importance of the English language and history;
prepares students for success in high school humanities programs; and presents students with
experiences that promote and develop a growth mindset. The ideal candidate will hold a
Multi-Subject Credential or an English and/or History Single-Subject Credential. The candidate
should be comfortable teaching various courses including, but are not limited to 6th through
8th-grade English, Ancient History, World History, and U.S. History. Additional experience in
student led newspapers and/or Model UN is desired and will be highly considered.
Faculty Professional Characteristics/Qualities include:
Maintains a passionate, student-centered, developmental approach to teaching
Is well-organized and maintains up-to-date lesson plans, scope and sequence, and
curriculum maps
Demonstrates the ability to differentiate instruction and address the needs of all student
learners
Engages in meaningful and productive collaboration with administration, colleagues, and
parents
Displays excellent communication skills with a commitment to keeping parents informed
as partners in their child’s learning
Is motivated to take risks and seek leadership opportunities
Exhibits interest in professional growth opportunities with a strong commitment to
ongoing education
Motivated to improving the school as a whole, sharing best practices
Adept at utilizing technology as an added instructional tool including: navigating Google
applications, working with iPads, and upholding classroom management of various
educational applications
Is self-reflective and committed to improving one’s practice embracing feedback from
colleagues, administrators, and students
Creates of a strong classroom culture that is developed through a Responsive Classroom
approach, and contributes to the broader school Kehilla (community)
Responsibilities Include:
Teach five sections of MS Humanities
Develop and refine curriculum maps, lessons, and units of study that meet or exceed the
requirements of Common Core Standards
Lead a weekly elective activity in the field of English or History, (Model UN or School
Newspaper)
Lead a weekly Advisory group using curriculum provided by Hillel
Plan and coordinate a grade level MS humanities trip
Use the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS) to post assignments,
communicate with students, and maintain gradebook weekly
Supervise students in and out-of-classroom activities during the school day, including
carpool, recess, and lunch supervisions
Attend and participate in all staff development, including staff orientation and
professional development for both internal (led by the Head of Academics, Director of
Middle School, other teachers/staff, and/or visiting experts) and external (visiting other
schools, attending conferences, and engaging in best practice sharing with others in the
school community, etc.) as arranged/calendared by the School
Participate and/or lead special school events including, but not limited to, Open House,
Back to School Night, grade level trips, and special student performances
Assess student progress and achievement using a variety of means to collect and report
on academic data
Use data to inform instruction in order to meet individual student academic and social
needs with a goal of every student performing on grade level or above in all subject areas
Provide emergency lesson plans for substitutes
Other Responsibilities include:
Be visibly and actively present and on time to all other assigned duties on campus
Maintain frequent communication and engagement with colleagues, students families,
and other school stakeholders
Participate as an active member of the community to provide stewardship of the school
and adherence to its mission and guiding principles
Maintain a high level of professionalism including meeting deadlines, and commitments
to self, students, and the community
Collaborate with grade level and department teams and the student support team to
design and implement curriculum and assess student growth in meaningful and rigorous
ways
Attend and participate in all faculty meetings and curriculum development programs
Attendance at all other community/school events is encouraged