Head Teacher – Yeshivat Shalshelet
Organization: Yeshivat Shalshelet
Date Posted: 3/25/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2024
Yeshivat Shalshelet is a Yeshiva day school located in Tenafly, NJ, serving children in grades 2-7 with language based learning differences. Our program is designed to produce strong self advocates who can navigate the academic landscape, empowered by their knowledge and self-awareness. Our mission is to produce students who are poised for academic, spiritual and social-emotional success in a mainstream educational environment.
Yeshivat Shalshelet seeks full-time lead teachers for grades 2-7 to join our collaborative and innovative educational team for the 2024-2025 school year.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Teach class in whole group and small group instruction
- Teach a variety of subjects, which may include reading, writing, math, social studies and Judaic studies
- Apply a multisensory, diagnostic and prescriptive approach to academic instruction
- Develop, customize and deliver curriculum in instructional subject areas
- Assess and monitor student learning
- Manage classroom routines and behaviors
- Develop positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, administration, students and parents
- Participate in team meetings
- Communicate regularly with families
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s Degree preferred
- NJ Special Education certification or eligibility
- Ability to teach using multi-sensory education methods
- Willingness to be trained in highly specialized approaches to teaching students with language-based learning differences
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred
We seek candidates who are flexible, committed to lifelong learning and thrive in a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will value being part of a community of motivated, innovative, compassionate and highly engaged educators. Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to jobs@shalsheletnj.org