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Middle School ELA teacher (P/T or F/T)

Ohr Chadash Academy

ABOUT ABOUT US VISION AND MISSION FACULTY & STAFF BOARD RABBINIC ADVISOR PRESS ROOM FAQ’S DIRECTIONS CONTACT US EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT OCA Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is a Torah-driven Orthodox Jewish day school for boys and girls in early childhood through 8th grade, where the divine spark and unique worth of each individual is celebrated. OCA, with approximately 325 students and over 65 faculty members in preschool through 8th grade, is known for its strong sense of community and joyful approach to learning. There is a tangible sense of warmth and care among our students, faculty, and staff. OCA is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion (except where there is a bona fide requirement for the position), creed, age, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a disabled or other eligible veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category covered by applicable law. OCA now offers a range of employment benefits for qualified employees.

About the Position

The objective of this course is to build an understanding and applicable skill-set relating to written and oral components of English Language Arts:

Reading comprehension & analysis (through the use of fiction and non-fiction literature)
Vocabulary (demonstrated in both oral and written form)
Writing skills (emphasis on structure of a five-paragraph essay, fundamentals of a persuasive essay, research and documentation skills, sentence structure)
Speaking & listening (focus on participating in an informed discussion, developing oral presentation skills)

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or related field
Minimum 2-5 years’ teaching experience
Passionate about helping nurture children’s curiosity and love of learning
Strong classroom management skills
Creativity, flexible thinking, growth mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with technology

Responsibilities:

Design interactive learning experiences for individual students, small groups, and the class, as a whole
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners
Collaborate with colleagues within and across subject areas
Actively communicate with parents and student support team