Antisemitism/Israel/Jewish History Educator Needed at Gann Academy - The New Jewish High School of Greater Boston!

Gann is in the process of expanding our antisemitism education, Israel education, and Jewish History program, and we are seeking candidates for a full-time, 11-month, in-person teacher leadership position for the 2024-2025 AY. Successful candidates will have a passion for helping Jewish students connect with and engage positively with their history and the history of Israel, as well as ensuring that students graduate from Gann with the knowledge and tools to combat antisemitism on a personal and communal level. Candidates should also have a strong background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogy and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with students and families. Successful candidates will also be committed to teaching and curriculum development in historical thinking and secondary and primary source processing.

This in-person, full-time position starts in July or August 2024 and will report to the Director of Humanities. The salary range is between $80,000-$100,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Academic Program Duties:

Teach a full load of courses
Teach and contribute to ongoing curriculum design courses on antisemitism, Jewish History, and Israel
Summer programming and curriculum design work
Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth in content mastery and historical thinking skills
Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email
Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning
Community Involvement & Engagement:

Serve as an advisor in grades 10-12; attend advisory trainings and meetings
Attend one Shabbaton a year
Plan curriculum for and lead Limmud programming in the areas of Jewish history, Israel education, antisemitism education, history, and Jewish Studies (about 5-10 hours a month)
Attend and participate in communal programs outside the classroom during school hours; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming
Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events, which may take place in the evenings and/or weekends
Collaborative Responsibilities

Work with students outside of the classroom as needed
Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments
Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives
Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed
Professional Development, Growth, and Training

Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills
Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with the instructional director and other faculty and administration members on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom
Qualifications and Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree is preferred
Strong organizational skills
A commitment to student-centered, mastery-based teaching
Must be proficient in English to carry out work as assigned