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.