We are seeking a creative, caring, and dedicated educator to join our General Studies Program as a 3rd Grade Lead Teacher. We are looking for a skilled professional with effective classroom management and strong teaching skills to guide, inspire, and foster academic and personal growth in young learners.
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh is a small, licensed private parochial school dedicated to nurturing every child, helping guide them to refine their character traits, life skills, and academic abilities. Our mission is to empower students to realize their unique potential and contribute to their communities and the world. We achieve this through a collaborative partnership with parents, delivering outstanding academic experiences, fostering continuous skill development, employing positive role models, and creating an environment that nurtures creativity, self-esteem, respect, and a sense of mission.
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Instruction & Lesson Planning: Design, plan, and deliver engaging, standardsaligned lessons across core subjects (Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science). Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
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Classroom Environment: Establish a structured, positive, and safe classroom culture centered on respect, active learning, and character building. Maintain effective classroom management routines.
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Assessment & Growth: Assess student progress using formative and summative evaluations. Use data to tailor lessons, guide instruction, and celebrate student achievements.
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Communication & Professionalism: Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents regarding academic progress, behavior, and socialemotional development. Act in a professional manner and adhere to staff handbook mandates (including attendance and dress code).
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Professional Collaboration: Work closely with gradelevel peers, specialty teachers, and school leadership. Participate in staff trainings and attend weekly meetings with the principal.
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Additional Duties: Complete daily administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, grading, and other duties as assigned by school administration.
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Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field a plus. Certifications are a plus, but candidate experience will be considered.
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Skills: Strong classroom management, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Yeshiva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex in the administration of its programs, activities, or employment.
Over our 80 years of operation, Yeshiva Schools has grown from a few students serving a small community to over 425 students spanning infants to 12th grade and coming from both a large and growing local Jewish community and from across the United States and the world.
