Judaic Studies Teacher (Elementary School) for 2022-2023 School Year

Located in one of the top 5 places to relocate to in the US, The Lerner School is a Jewish community day school in Durham, North Carolina. The school sits on a shared campus of the Jewish community and serves both preschool students (ages 2-5) and elementary students (kindergarten – 5th grade). Since its founding in 1995, the Lerner School has grown to 150 students and more than 35 faculty and staff. It is the only Jewish day school in the Triangle Region, welcoming families from Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Cary, Apex, and Raleigh.
Mission:
The Lerner School is committed to achieving the highest standards of academic excellence, fostering learning of Jewish values, culture and traditions, while building a diverse and caring community, one child at a time.

Values:
● One Child at a Time
● Academic Excellence
● Jewish Continuity, Community & Culture
● Pluralistic & Diverse Environment
● Hands-On Integrated Learning
● Community of Life-Long Learning
● Safe & Caring Community
● Social Responsibility & Ethical Thinking

About the Position

Job Title: Judaic Studies Teacher
Reports to: Principal

Nature and Scope:
The Judaic Studies Teacher at Lerner is responsible for the success of the Judaic Studies program. The JS teacher is responsible for teacher 4 daily Judaic Studies classes and ensures that all students are supervised in a safe Jewish learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities of working with the faculty and administration in curriculum development, nurturing the Jewish culture of the school, and supporting the needs of our students.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
● Oversee the revision and documentation of the School’s Judaic Studies curriculum and its integration into the General Studies curriculum.
● Teach full time in the classroom.
● Create, manage and collaborate with the Director of Programming on all school wide Jewish programming.
● Act as a resource for parents to discuss concerns, collaborate in problem solving and advocate for student success in academics and school life.
● Assist the Head of School in managing and developing the Judaic learning of the teaching staff.
● Work with the Head of School and the Admissions Director to strengthen ties to Jewish community.
● Assist the Head of School in representing the LJCDS to the Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish community.
● Work with the Head of School to articulate and express the Jewish vision of the school.
● Supervise and lead morning T’fillah Program.
● Oversee Judaic Studies program, including ordering textbooks, materials, resources, etc.
● Oversee report card preparation for Judaic Studies Grades.
● Oversees Weekly Teacher Judaic Studies Comments for Teacher Bulletins.
● Participates as needed in Parent-Teacher conferences.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or higher in Judaic Studies
At least 3 years of Judaics teaching experience in an elementary school setting (5+ years and private school experience preferred).
● Proficient with Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Suite and able to learn other programs quickly.
● All employment offers are contingent on passing a full background check.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Medical, dental, vision, LTD & STD, paid vacation & sick time, 403b retirement plan.