Lower School Head Teachers: Judaic Studies

@ SAR Academy & SAR High School

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Lower School Head Teachers: Judaic Studies

Posted 61 months ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed nursery to grade 8 school in Riverdale, NY. We focus on nurturing intellectual curiosity, love of Torah, and secular studies in a warm environment. The role involves teaching Judaic Studies to engage students and foster development.

Requirements

Knowledge of textual skills in Ivrit b'Ivrit
Build connections with young students
Strong collaborative skills
Understanding of social and emotional development
Creative, flexible teaching approach

Qualifications

Experience in Jewish education preferred
Ability to differentiate instruction
Passion for Torah and mitzvot
Excellent communication skills

Full job description

SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Judaic Studies Head Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the Lower School (Grades 1 - 5).

Qualifications:

- Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach textual skills in an Ivrit b'Ivrit environment and to transmit a love of Torah and mitzvot

- Exhibits strong ability to build connections with young students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and middot tovot

- Displaysstrong collaborative skills

- Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development

- Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching

- Demonstrates an ability to differentiate instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

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