Elementary Teacher (General Studies)

Chabad Tamim Academy Queens is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate experienced Lower Elementary teacher to join our warm lower school community for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates should be committed to working collaboratively and to becoming part of a professional learning community. Masters Degree preferred with at least 1 year of classroom experience.

Teaching Practice:

Demonstrate effective teaching practice that engages every student. Develop and facilitate authentic learning experiences which meet the needs of all students. Utilize in-depth understanding of content, assessment, and learning progressions to engage learners. Develop a coherent series of lessons and unit plans.

For ELA:

Knowledgeable about the teaching of reading and progressions.

For ELA:

Knowledgeable about the teaching of writing.

For Math:

Knowledgeable about mathematics concepts and progressions Make practices clear, accessible, shareable, and well-documented.

Pedagogy:

Pursue Tamim Academy's pedagogy and vision for the future of learning. Demonstrate orientation towards and commitment to a whole-child vision for teaching and learning. Understand and employ techniques for developing knowledge, skills, habits, and metacognition in support of the whole child. Promote student agency and ownership with regard to learning.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate extraordinary professionalism in service of the mission. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning. Design, strengthen and participate in positive learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning. Models appropriate behavior for students and creates a culture of kindness and expression of ideas.

Support Tamim Academy's Growth:

Ensure a welcoming and collaborative visitor experience. Contribute to the growth of the school through effective communication, individual initiative, and in response to the needs/requests of the community.

Basic Qualifications:

Prior experience with creating whole-child learning activities, including classroom teaching experience with students at the relevant age band. Prior experience with demonstrated academic results and fostering social emotional learning in student experiences. Passion for working with and engaging children in student driven learning. Commitment to continuous professional learning, collaboration, improvement and a willingness to share lessons learned. Collaborative mindset and a 'can do' attitude to overcoming obstacles.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Bayside, NY 11360 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person