Middle School (7th and 8th grade) English Language Arts and Social Studies

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Ohr Torah Cincinnati is looking for a highly qualified teacher to teach Middle School (7th and 8th grade) English Language Arts and Social Studies. At OTC, great autonomy is given to teachers to be creative, innovative, and passionate, while being highly attuned to the needs of adolescents. The ideal candidate can execute a student-centered, project-based, innovative program and possess a flexible mindset and approach to learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required
Experience working with adolescents
Team player with strong collaborative and communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn, ability to take direction well

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education or related field a plus

Responsibilities

Craft, internalize, and implement high-quality, challenging, and engaging lesson plans using provided curriculum resources to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Review student data individually and with administration to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons.
Develop individualized learning plans for students and communicate these plans to families in parent meetings and conferences.
Collaborate with team to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students
Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices
Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families
Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings.
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, mid-day, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Embrace and incorporate feedback in the spirit of constant improvement.
Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.