English Teacher Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

English Teacher Jewish Leadership Academy 975 NW 95th Street, Miami, FL 33150 Now accepting applications for

MIDDLE SCHOOL & UPPER SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER ABOUT US

_______________________________________________________________ The Jewish Leadership Academy is a world-class Jewish Middle and Upper School dedicated to developing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami’s most ambitious students for a life of purpose, commitment, and service.

JLA is committed to:

❖ Challenging inquisitive minds to think critically and creatively in pursuit of the highest academic standards across all disciplines. ❖ Putting values into action by embedding leadership training and community service into the heart of the educational program. ❖ Engaging the mind and stirring the soul to connect with the Jewish past and the Jewish present, the Jewish People and the Jewish State, through the broad and embracing lens of Modern Orthodoxy. JLA is currently in its first year at our brand new state-of-the art campus in the Pinewood neighborhood of Miami. We currently have students enrolled in the 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th grades and will accept students in 8th and 11th as well for the 2024-2025 school year. JLA seeks an outstanding faculty of all faiths who believe in and actively support the school’s mission to educate Jewish students at the highest academic levels while connecting them deeply to their heritage and faith. We are carefully creating a faculty culture that is values-driven, committed to high standards, and rooted in respect for all. Above all, we seek faculty who have a genuine love for teaching. Click here to view our Culture Deck.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

____________________________________________________ The English Department at JLA will provide students with a rich understanding and love of literature as well as a solid foundation in the skills, mechanics, and craft of writing. The goal of our program is to develop an appreciation of learning, ignite curiosity and critical thinking, nurture a sense of empathy, and cultivate an appreciation for self-expression and the written word. Middle school classes will be year-long, while upper school classes will be pairings of semester-long electives, with the exception of a year-long freshman writing course. All of our classes will be held at an honors level with an option for an accelerated level as well. All of our English classes, both in the middle and upper school, will be driven by a theme. Each unit will be driven by essential questions such as “what makes a hero?” or “What is a ‘citizen of the world’ and how does someone remain grounded to their nation or culture? ” Once students reach the upper school, they will have two foundational semester classes: a multi-genre writing workshop and an American literature course. From there, they may choose pairs of electives, but the courses are still designed to give a broad exposure to American, British, and world Literature in a way that is driven by a unifying theme and combines both classic and contemporary texts. The pedagogical approaches will be a blend of Harkness, writing assignments, project-based learning, and some traditional assessments, though the emphasis will be on authentic and written assignments. For the 2024-2025 school year, we are seeking candidates who feel comfortable teaching literature at the middle and upper school level, possibly in the 8th, 9th, and 10th grades. We are also seeking teachers who might have an interest or background in either speech and debate, yearbook, or newspaper.

RESPONSIBILITIES

_________________________________________________________ Full-time employment for faculty teaching positions will commence in August 2024.

Responsibilities will include:

❖ 20 teaching periods per week (5 periods daily M-Th) ❖ Advisory, media-literacy, research, service learning, or mentorship role as part of our unique Friday schedule. ❖ Tutorial sessions twice weekly ❖ Robust professional development throughout the year ❖ Special on-boarding and leadership programming with students for the first 3 weeks of the school year

QUALIFICATIONS

_________________________________________________________ Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the middle/upper school level, as well as a strong foundation in classroom pedagogy. He/She must have an undergraduate degree in a related field, though advanced degrees are preferred. Experience working with gifted and talented students is an asset. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate: ❖ The ability to connect with and inspire students. ❖ The ability and desire to work collaboratively on a high-functioning team. ❖ Excellent people skills. ❖ Mastery of Google Workspace for Education and an overall comfort with technology. ❖ Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. ❖ The desire to be a part of a learning community. ❖ A strong work ethic. ❖ An understanding of project and inquiry-based learning.

BENEFITS

__________________________________________________________ A strong benefits package includes: ❖ Highly competitive salary ❖ Full health, dental, and vision for employee ❖ 8% annual retirement match ❖ Daily breakfast and lunch ❖ Generous PTO ❖ Relocation stipend ❖ Opportunities for professional development and growth ❖ Short and long term disability and life insurance Please email your resume and cover letters to Associate Head of School/Upper School, Judd Shapiro jshapiro@jlamiami.org Humanities Department Chair, Frances Alexander falexander@jlamiami.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Miami, FL 33150 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Miami, FL 33150: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person