Do you want to fulfill your life’s mission? Magen David Yeshivah can help you do that. Our dynamic, Jewish day school is a growth minded school is looking for Associate and Lead Teachers 2023-24.The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer.

Established in 1946, Magen David Yeshivah is a private co-ed Jewish day school that has since produced countless successful industry professionals, lawyers, physicians, Rabbis, and teachers, as well as prominent leaders at the helm of numerous organizations. We are offering a wonderful mission driven environment, benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan and lunch. We offer highly competitive salaries for Experienced Masters Teachers. MDY is committed to an inclusive faculty therefore candidates from diverse backgrounds who want to make a real impact on the future of education are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• The Head Teacher will design and maintain a classroom environment that facilitates active, hands-on learning, group management, self-expression and choice, and inclusion of all children, parents, volunteers and staff.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Educate and support students to help them accomplish learning benchmarks.
• Plan lessons that target specific skills and concepts.
• Evaluate each student’s growth in knowledge and skills in the course being taught.
• Cultivate core Jewish values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA and student clubs.

Qualifications:

• Associate Teacher should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Head Teacher should have a Master’s degree and hold certification and/or NYS license in related fields with a minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering:

• A competitive salary will be based on education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• School paid lunch.
• Continuous school-wide Professional Development
• The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer.

Why should you teach at Magen David Yeshivah?

• Our teachers have a voice
• Close knit community
• Parents are involved
• Incredible Professional Development opportunities
• Mentoring, Co-Teaching
• Opportunities for teachers to take leadership positions
• Use the latest technology in the classrooms through blended learning – iPads, Smartboards
• Beautiful school with state-of-the-art facilities

Now is an exciting time to join us!

About the School:

Established in 1946, the mission of Magen David Yeshivah is to ensure and globally support the continuity of Sephardic communities through education. Its vision is to develop a new, globally recognized center of excellence that prepares students to excel academically, graduate college as well as professional graduate schools, and apply their unique talents in the world to create economically independent and personally fulfilling live