Hanna Sacks, a private all-girls high school, is seeking candidates to fill an open English Language Arts position. The position is part time, around 12 hours a week and includes 1 section of the following courses: 9th grade ELA, 10th grade American Lit, 11th grade British Literature.
Hanna Sack's secular studies teachers come from all backgrounds, and are not expected to have familiarity or experience with Judaism. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to bsiegel@hsby.org
The ideal candidate has the following competencies:
Demonstrates proficiency in content knowledge and content-related skills
Committed to progressive and effective teaching strategies
Committed to ongoing development and improvement, and open to feedback and discussion from both colleagues and supervisors.
Takes a holistic approach to classroom management integrating pedagogy, communication, discipline and child development
Demonstrates strong relationship building abilities with active listening and communication skills
The idea candidate has the following personal qualities:
Demonstrates warmth, consideration, and support for the HSBY students and families
Models dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.
Committed to fostering, learning, and implementing best practice inside the classroom
Connects to, enjoys, and feel at ease with high school students
Has successful experience in working with students and families from a diverse range of backgrounds
Demonstrates the qualities of a team player who steps up to meet school needs and views success as a group accomplishment
Committed to lifelong learning; someone who is continually developing her/his own skill set and expanding her/his knowledge base