Available: August 2026
Assignment: August - December
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:
Classroom Responsibilities-
Carry out curriculum in core content areas of math and science
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Create and maintain a classroom community that fosters a safe and productive learning environment.
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Create and maintain a climate of respect and kindness for all students.
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Observe and assess student performance.
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Partner with families on behalf of their children, and communicate regularly about classroom happenings and student progress.
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Support and contribute to curriculum development to enhance the program.
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Work collaboratively within Student Services and across the school, and maintain a caseload to support students in need of curricular support and interventions
- Supporting students in the areas of literacy, math, and executive functioning
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Partner with teachers to support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles
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Exhibit patience and a sense of humor.
Advisor Responsibilities-
Work with a small group (usually 6-7) of students during morning Advisor or Gibush time, weekly Tefillah, and weekly Student Consultancy.
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Provide support for each Advisee in all aspects of daily life at the Bernard Zell Middle School.
- Nurture student well-being within a healthy, non-judgmental, caring teacher-student relationship while modeling high expectations and advocating for student needs.
- Monitor workloads to support student achievement
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Manage a welcoming Gibush
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Serve as the primary communication link among faculty, students, and families
Other Responsibilities-
Lunch and recess supervision duties
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Accompanying Advisees to weekly Tefillah services
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Chaperoning field trips
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Maintain a warm and welcoming classroom environment
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Must attend regularly scheduled meetings during the day and a mandatory weekly after-school faculty meeting.
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All other duties as assigned to support the school.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
Experience:-
Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience required
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Experience providing a nurturing, creative, and inclusive environment for students and creating a strong classroom community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-
Must be able to work onsite
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support the objectives of the curriculum.
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Ability to cultivate creative problem-solving and critical thinking in students.
- Ability to embrace technology and new ways of extending student learning and creative capacities.
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Knowledge of interactive whiteboard technology, iPads, and Chromebooks.
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Appreciation of a diverse, pluralistic Jewish community.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Compensation: Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. This is an hourly position, and the rate of pay is $195 per day.
Benefits: The position is eligible for benefits. Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees. Benefits include:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision insurance
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Disability insurance
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Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance
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Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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Transportation & Parking benefit
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Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Accident
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Hospital Indemnity
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Critical Illness
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Paid Parental & Adoption leave
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Paid time off
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Tuition Remission
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Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session
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403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with competitive matching
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