Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is now accepting applications for Ivrit Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the Middle School (grades 6-8).

Qualifications

• Exhibits strong ability to build connections with Middle School students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Displays effective collaborative skills
• Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
• Demonstrates an ability to teach Middle School students the skills of Ivrit language and communication -- listening, writing, reading and speaking
• Understand the study of Hebrew as a tool not only of communication, but also of developing students’ minds and thinking, as they learn the structure and logic of another language.
• Uses educational technology to maximize student engagement

Responsibilities

• Prepares curriculum, lessons and activities
• Teaches students in a fair, warm and open-minded environment with differentiated learning
• Manages classroom effectively
• Maintains open communication with students, parents and administrators about the students’ progress
• Works collaboratively with teaching team to plan and facilitate daily activities and special programs
• Assumes responsibilities outside of the classroom, such as lunch duty, advisory and recess duty
• Approaches problem solving in a positive, creative and encouraging manner.