Middle School Humanities Teacher

Middle School (6th – 8th grade) Humanities Teacher

South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is seeking a dynamic and passionate middle school (6th – 8th grade) humanities teacher to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year.
Our school’s educational philosophy is focused on nurturing the whole student; providing a challenging and innovative curriculum designed to inspire students to create, critically think, and solve real world problems; and developing 21st century skills in our students.
In our middle school, we match rigor with technology and exploration to prepare our students for high school. We aim to elevate higher order thinking skills in students, as well as increase content knowledge across historical and literary developments throughout the ages.

Main responsibilities:
The middle school humanities teacher is responsible for leading and engaging students in dynamic lessons with a special focus on building writing and research skills as well as critical thinking and communication skills.
The teacher is responsible for designing curricular content and lessons, which engage a variety of levels and differentiate appropriately to meet the learning needs of all students.
We encourage teachers who are passionate about the humanities and teaching middle school students to apply.
This is an opportunity for a teacher to join a passionate and collaborative team and help build a strong middle school humanities program.

Desired characteristics:
Be creative and enthusiastic in the classroom
Experience and enjoy running a hands-on differentiated learning environment
Effective team collaborator including team teaching skills
Comfortable using educational technology
Strong written and verbal communications and proactive in engaging parents

Job requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree/certification desired in education, English or related field
Be a credentialed teacher
Have a strong background in humanities with the ability to bring in elements of technology and research skills into the classroom
At least three years of teaching experience, preferably at middle school level
Have experience in a diversified middle school classroom
Have strong classroom management skills

For eligible employees: health, dental and vision insurance, 403b plan

About the school:
Founded in 1972, South Peninsula Hebrew Day School is a modern Orthodox institution that embraces the sophistication and multiculturalism of the Bay Area while adhering to traditional Jewish observance.
The school serves 250 students from 18 months old through eighth grade.

Although our students share a common heritage, they represent a wide range of cultural, national and religious backgrounds, and we treasure their diversity.
SPHDS is committed to excellence in both General and Judaic studies to provide students with the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

We recognize that each student is unique and are committed to working with them as individuals to foster self-esteem and to deepen their sense of personal and communal responsibility.

Our General studies program is well-rounded and rigorous. Its goal is to prepare students for entry into the high school programs of their choice by imparting a high level of such skills as writing, research, study skills, scientific experimentation and critical thinking.
The curriculum includes English language and literature, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science. These are complemented with instruction in Music, Art and Physical Education.

Our Judaic studies program includes both Hebrew language and Jewish text. Hebrew language study begins in the earliest grades.
Its goal is to provide children a high degree of bilingualism and to enrich their understanding of Jewish history, culture and religion.

SPHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, religious background or gender orientation.