Ohr Chadash Academy

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 now offers a range of employment benefits for qualified employees.

About the Position

Position Overview:
Ohr Chadash Academy, an empirically-based, Torah-driven Orthodox Jewish day school for boys and girls, is looking to hire a warm, creative, and energetic part-time elementary science educator who can design interactive learning experiences that will inspire curiosity and exploration in science.

Time commitment is 12 hours/week teaching time.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or science
Passionate about helping nurture children’s curiosity and love of learning
Strong classroom management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities:
Design hands-on 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
The Successful Candidate Will:
Value joining a warm, mutually supportive, and innovative faculty culture
Be self-reflective and committed to professional growth
Possess an understanding of current teaching best practices and child/adolescent development
Demonstrate fluency with technology integration
Create a stimulating, challenging, and supportive learning environment for all students according to their current skill and abilities
Develop a strong rapport with students
Establish excellent classroom culture incorporating the use of fair and consistent standards
Develop lessons that engage students in higher order thinking
Provide a safe learning environment in which students freely take intellectual and creative risks and see failure as a critical part of the learning process
Create an environment that fosters a growth mindset

Location: Baltimore, MD

For More Information, please contact at 4109992200 or employment@ocabaltimore.org