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Rockville, Maryland
United States - Nationwide
Posted: 23-Apr-26
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $52,587.00 - $104,331.00
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Preferred Education:
This position will require instruction in Judaic language arts and various other disciplines of Jewish learning and teaching and will require an individual who demonstrates a passion for education and a palpable love for and warmth with children while instructing students in the curricular areas of Torah, Hagim/Jewish Festivals, and T’filah/Prayer.
Candidates will possess the following skills in and dispositions toward education:
- a passion for education
- a palpable love for and warmth with students
- a “whole-child” approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual domains
- a progressive approach to education that includes expertise in differentiation of instruction for enriched, grade level, and supported students
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- strong proactive and positive classroom management skills
- skills to create a joyful, interactive, and engaging learning environment
- comfort with pro-active parent collaboration
- integrating technology into typical classroom teaching practice and experience with teaching through digital platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
- interest in partnering with colleagues within and across subject disciplines to plan and develop curriculum
- a commitment to fostering an inclusive and communal learning environment
- openness to professional reflection and feedback
- strong written and verbal communication skills, preferably in native Hebrew, and comfort communicating orally and in writing in English
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education
- (or 90-hour MSDE course for Junior K candidates) or a related field required, with a Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of successful, formal lead-teaching experience in a public or independent school.
Work Environment:
- Faculty may be asked to perform their work responsibilities on campus and/or at home. In both settings, the teacher is required to maintain a professional environment.
- While on campus, classes may be operating either in person or in an alternative setting. Teachers are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day (contracted hours) regardless of the setting.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.