Robert M. Beren Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school located in Houston, Texas, that adheres to standards of academic excellence and exemplary moral conduct as it prepares its students to become self-confident, compassionate, practicing Jews, as well as committed citizens and lifelong learners.
The Mission of Robert M. Beren Academy is to provide:
- An integrated Orthodox Jewish and college preparatory education in an atmosphere of excellence
- A commitment to Torah and its ethical and moral precepts and to the Jewish people
- The development of a spiritual bond with the Land and State of Israel
- A dedication to our American heritage and achievement in contemporary society
Responsibilities
- Teach a schedule consisting primarily of high school English Language Arts courses.
- Teach courses such as:
- High School English On Level
- High School Honors English
- AP English Language or AP English Literature
- Middle School English Language Arts
- Develop engaging lessons that strengthen students' reading, writing, analytical thinking, speaking, listening, and communication skills
- Foster a love of literature while helping students become thoughtful readers, effective writers, and confident communicators
- Differentiate instruction to support a variety of learning styles and abilities
- Create a positive, respectful, and academically rigorous classroom environment
- Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments
- Provide timely and meaningful feedback that supports student growth and academic achievement
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom expectations
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to support curricular goals, interdisciplinary learning, and school initiatives
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, student activities, and other school programming as appropriate
- Perform other instructional and school-related duties as assigned by the administration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, English Education, Literature, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
- Teaching certification and/or prior classroom experience preferred
- Experience teaching high school English Language Arts required
- Experience teaching AP English Language or AP English Literature preferred
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Passion for working with adolescents and supporting both their academic and personal growth
Preferred Qualities
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player
- Passion for literature, writing, and helping students become skilled readers, writers, and critical thinkers
- Flexible and willing to teach a range of English Language Arts courses across grades 6–12 based on school needs
- Commitment to academic excellence, student support, and continuous professional growth
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
