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.