Mishkan Chicago
Mensch Academy Teacher 45th Grade
Mishkan Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Overview
The Mensch Academy Teacher position is an integral addition to the Mensch Academy team and the Mishkan staff in our Chicago office, reporting to the Director of Mensch Academy, working closely with the Director of Early and Elementary Family Life and with other part-time Mensch Academy teammates. The purpose of this position is to serve as a joyful and child-centered educator at Mensch Academy which will include lesson planning, physical classroom and supply preparation, and collaboration with the teaching team. This position will regularly receive professional development, both in Mensch Academy and from outside our program. This position begins the last week of August and concludes at the end of May each school year.What You'll Do:
Create a joyful and child-centered class for Mensch Academy 4th-5th grade studentsWrite developmentally appropriate and student focused lesson plans for 4th-5th grade studentsLead 3 classes of 12-15 studentsRegularly contribute to
tefilah
(prayer) planning and leadershipParticipate in regular professional developmentContribute to a welcoming and inclusive staff culture, both within Mensch Academy and at Mishkan ChicagoSupport supplemental Mensch Academy programming, such as showcases, holidays and community eventsWhat You'll Bring:
Experience in classroom or informal education, such as camp or afterschool programsJewish cultural literacyExperience creating learning experiences for elementary-school aged childrenFlexibility and open-mindedness with excitement to learn and practice Mensch Academy's unique pedagogyHebrew knowledge (ability to teach basic Hebrew)Experience songleading is a plusPay, benefits and why it's great to work here:
$30/hr, Approximately 20 hours a week, paid summer training3 paid sick days per school year$300 tech stipend or provided computer for virtual workOn-site requirements during the Mensch Academy week, with flexible scheduling outside of school hoursA commitment to a positive and collaborative staff culture. For more on why it's great to work here, please see our workplace values.Regular professional development opportunitiesWhere and When You Work:
In-person at our main office located at 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago. On-site professional development and school sessions are scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 1:15-6:30 pm. Remaining responsibilities scheduled at employee's discretion include classroom preparation and supply management. Availability for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Shavuot is a plus.To Apply
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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The Mensch Academy Teacher position is an integral addition to the Mensch Academy team and the Mishkan staff in our Chicago office, reporting to the Director of Mensch Academy, working closely with the Director of Early and Elementary Family Life and with other part-time Mensch Academy teammates. The purpose of this position is to serve as a joyful and child-centered educator at Mensch Academy which will include lesson planning, physical classroom and supply preparation, and collaboration with the teaching team. This position will regularly receive professional development, both in Mensch Academy and from outside our program. This position begins the last week of August and concludes at the end of May each school year.What You'll Do:
Create a joyful and child-centered class for Mensch Academy 4th-5th grade studentsWrite developmentally appropriate and student focused lesson plans for 4th-5th grade studentsLead 3 classes of 12-15 studentsRegularly contribute to
tefilah
(prayer) planning and leadershipParticipate in regular professional developmentContribute to a welcoming and inclusive staff culture, both within Mensch Academy and at Mishkan ChicagoSupport supplemental Mensch Academy programming, such as showcases, holidays and community eventsWhat You'll Bring:
Experience in classroom or informal education, such as camp or afterschool programsJewish cultural literacyExperience creating learning experiences for elementary-school aged childrenFlexibility and open-mindedness with excitement to learn and practice Mensch Academy's unique pedagogyHebrew knowledge (ability to teach basic Hebrew)Experience songleading is a plusPay, benefits and why it's great to work here:
$30/hr, Approximately 20 hours a week, paid summer training3 paid sick days per school year$300 tech stipend or provided computer for virtual workOn-site requirements during the Mensch Academy week, with flexible scheduling outside of school hoursA commitment to a positive and collaborative staff culture. For more on why it's great to work here, please see our workplace values.Regular professional development opportunitiesWhere and When You Work:
In-person at our main office located at 4001 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago. On-site professional development and school sessions are scheduled Monday through Wednesday from 1:15-6:30 pm. Remaining responsibilities scheduled at employee's discretion include classroom preparation and supply management. Availability for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, and Shavuot is a plus.To Apply
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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