Elementary School Lead Teacher - Mazel Day School

Mazel Day School is a Blue-Ribbon Jewish Day School in South Brooklyn for Preschool through Grade 8. Our mission is to provide child-centered, values-oriented educational experiences that are characterized by academic excellence and Jewish heritage. Our motto is “Instilling a Love for Learning and the Joys of Judaism”. Our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and students offers a warm and professional working environment to its members and highlights everything a quality Jewish school should be.

Summary of Head Teacher Job Description:

• Facilitate a child-centered classroom environment.

• Implement appropriate grade-level curricula in all subjects. 

• Cultivate core Jewish values such as kindness, respect, compassion, and integrity within students.

Qualifications: 

• BA or Masters degree in education 

• Two or more years classroom teaching experience preferred

• Mastery in content subject area 

The Ideal candidate would demonstrate:

• an enthusiastic attitude, a lifelong commitment to professional development, a warm and caring personality, a strong ability to communicate and build effective relationships within the school community, a progressive, passionate and articulate educational vision, a love of learning, and a life imbued with core Jewish values

• sensitivity and openness to the diversity of Jewish practice in our school community and the pluralistic nature of our student and parent populations

• strong organizational skills

• ability to think creatively and strategically, maintain an open mind, and inspire the creative ideas of students

• experience with and knowledge of curriculum standards and developmental stages of children in their grade level

• experience in a student-centered educational model.

Salary: Starting at 55K

Hours: Full-Time (8:30am-4:15pm) 

We also offer:

• Health care options

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Ongoing support and guidance from a team of educational experts

• Professional Development days/CTLE credits

• Advancement opportunities into leadership positions