Baltimore Jewish Life

Middle School ELA teacher (P/T)

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

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