Charlotte Jewish Day School Hiring for Middle School Teacher Job at Charlotte, NC Full Time

We are a small private school for grades K-5 and we are beginning a middle school program with a sixth grade for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school is looking for an outstanding, creative, forward-thinking and progressive teacher to step in this role. This teacher will not only be responsible for a small sixth grade, but will also participate and support the visioning and design of our middle school program.

We are committed to building something extraordinary and student-centered. We are seeking a talented, innovative, passionate, and inspiring educator. Our goal is to hire a teacher who is committed to leading our students through engaging, stimulating, and thought-provoking lessons, projects, and experiences. Our elementary school is a dynamic learning environment where every child is genuinely embraced and uplifted, and we would like our middle school program to be the same but with increased student agency and collaboration.

We view the emotional wellbeing of our entire learning community as the primary catalyst for academic progress. Our school ascribes to the Responsive Classroom philosophy and approach. Each year our educators participate in professional development workshops that improve our understanding and expertise in working with a diverse group of children.

Becoming a great teacher takes continuous practice and a commitment to personal growth in tandem with a school culture that truly embraces a growth-for-all mindset.

Our Model:

• We operate on a typical school year calendar and will serve grades K – 6 for the 2022-23 school year, adding a grade each subsequent year until we are K – 8
• We place strong emphasis on social-emotional learning
• We want our middle school program to include self-directed learning, collaboration, subject integration and project-based learning
• We value rigor and exceptionally high expectations in addition to differentiated support to meet the needs of all students

As part of your commitment, we ask that you:

• Embody the school’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Implement our adopted standards-aligned curricula with fidelity.
• Provide engaging, differentiated, appropriately paced, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings.
• Establish and maintain a culture of growth and achievement in your classroom.
• Lead SEL-based Advisory Meetings with your students each day.
• Uphold school-wide and class policies, rules and consequences at all times.
• Analyze student achievement data with colleagues and leadership team members to strategically respond to the learning needs of your students.
• Use data to inform instructional development and delivery.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the social and emotional well-being and academic progress of each student.
• Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in professional development and learning activities.
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance.
• Be accountable for student mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in school activities and school-related community events throughout the year.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education K-6 or Secondary/Middle Grades Education
• An enthusiastic approach towards feedback
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• An ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A commitment to constant professional growth and development
• A minimum of three years experience in the middle grades

Compensation and Benefits:

Our school is committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location