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Middle & Upper School Jewish Studies Teacher

Position: Middle & Upper School Jewish Studies Teacher

Our Middle and Upper School Jewish Studies teaching position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a teacher-centered school which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. Teachers are an integral part of the school and beloved by the HBHA families. HBHA is a school that seeks to empower teachers to bring their full selves to work, rather than asking them to simply read a lesson plan. HBHA is truly an exceptional work environment, and as such we are seeking an exceptional upper school teacher.

If you are:

  • An expert in Jewish texts, prayer, thought, history and practice,
  • A spiritual, energetic, and creative Jewish leader,
  • A thoughtful and reflective educator, or who is a life-long learner and wants to continually improve your practice,
  • A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross curricular innovation,
  • An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with parents in the best interest of children and young adults,
  • Someone who thrives without being micromanaged, while still being open to ideas from peers and administrators,

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A warm and supportive work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A chance to develop the craft of teaching.

Send a cover letter and resume to Adam Tilove, head of school: atilove@hbha.edu

 

Lower School Openings

Position: Lower School General Studies Teacher

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Kansas City’s only K-12 Jewish community day school, seeks to hire an enthusiastic educator to serve as a Lower School General Studies Teacher

The successful candidate will: 

  • have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and teaching background and a genuine interest in working with Lower School students
  • have experience teaching at the Elementary Level 
  • demonstrate an innovative and energetic approach to teaching
  • demonstrate knowledge of 21st Century skills, differentiated instruction, modeling and project-based learning
  • have pedagogical experience with a wide variety of technology formats, platforms and applications
  • be committed to professional growth and professional sharing
  • work collaboratively with members of the grade level team as well as administration, students, and families

Qualifications: Education degree and teaching license preferred, experience teaching the Everyday Mathematics program and the Wonders Reading Series recommended, experience teaching Lower School students

Application Process: Please complete the online application via the link below or mail in resume with cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

Position: Lower School General Studies Teacher (Part-Time)

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Kansas City’s only K-12 Jewish community day school, seeks to hire an enthusiastic educator to serve as a Lower School General Studies Teacher

The successful candidate will: 

  • have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and teaching background and a genuine interest in working with Lower School students
  • have experience teaching at the Elementary Level 
  • demonstrate an innovative and energetic approach to teaching
  • demonstrate knowledge of 21st Century skills, differentiated instruction, modeling and project-based learning
  • have pedagogical experience with a wide variety of technology formats, platforms and applications
  • be committed to professional growth and professional sharing
  • work collaboratively with members of the grade level team as well as administration, students, and families

Qualifications: Education degree and teaching license preferred, experience teaching the Everyday Mathematics program and the Wonders Reading Series recommended, experience teaching Lower School students

Application Process: Please complete the online application via the link below or mail in resume with cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

Position: Lower School Teacher’s Aide

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Kansas City’s only K-12 Jewish community day school, seeks to hire an enthusiastic educator to serve as a general studies teacher in the Lower School.

The successful candidate will: 

  • have a Bachelor’s degree and background working with children
  • have a genuine interest in working with Lower School students and teachers
  • be collaborative and flexible 
  • be responsible in following a schedule and being on time
  • have experience working with students at the Elementary Level 
  • demonstrate an energetic approach to collaborative work
  • be committed to professional growth 
  • understand the importance of social and emotional growth as well as academic within a school setting

Qualifications: Education degree [preferred], experience working with Lower School students

Application Process: Please complete the online application via the link below or mail in resume with cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

 

Jewish Studies Principal

Position: Jewish Studies Principal

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Kansas City’s only K-12 Jewish community day school, seeks to hire an exceptional Jewish Studies Principal. Click here for more information about the position and our school.

Reports to: Head of School

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

  • Extensive knowledge of Judaism with the ability to teach Torah and Talmud.
  • A vision for (and ability to) further enhance HBHA's joyful Jewish life at school.
  • The ability to ensure the highest quality of programming in Jewish life that also respects the pluralistic nature of our community; includes working with a diverse student, faculty, and parent body, representing all denominations of Judaism.
  • Ability to build bridges and advocate for the needs of families and students from all branches of Judaism.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working in Jewish Day Schools (includes 3-5 years teaching and/or in administrative role).
  • A Masters degree in Education and knowledge of current best practices in education.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Connect and deepen Jewish engagement and learning across the spectrum of Jewish practices and beliefs.
  • Inspire and engage students, faculty and staff to find meaning and joy in the study and practice of Judaism.
  • Work collaboratively with HBHA's General Studies principals to ensure that approaches to teaching and learning are consistent across departments; manage ongoing delivery of curriculum and programming.
  • Lead a strategic visioning process to review the current approach to curriculum and programming.
  • Manage the Director of Jewish Life, which oversees all Jewish programming.
  • Recruit, manage and retain excellent Jewish Studies and Hebrew faculty; serve as a resource for teachers, focusing on professional development and continued growth.
  • Travel overseas to Israel/Europe each every other year with HBHA students.
  • Communicate effectively and collaboratively.
  • Serve as the Rav Bet Sefer, a religious and spiritual guide for the HBHA community; offer Divrei Torah for community events.
  • Help articulate and implement policy decisions related to Jewish life.
  • Teach classes/tutor students as identified by Head of School.

Application Process: Please send resume, cover letter, leadership statement, educational philosophy and 3 references to Adam Tilove, Head of School. More information here.

 

Gifted Education Teacher

Position: Lower School Gifted Education Teacher

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Kansas City’s only K-12 Jewish community day school, seeks to hire an enthusiastic, qualified Gifted Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Job Goals: To meet the academic and social/emotional needs of gifted learners and high achievers by providing advanced and differentiated curriculum, enrichment units, instruction in process skills, and effective growth experiences as well as support their teachers

The successful candidate will:

· have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s prefered) and certification in gifted education
· have a genuine interest in working with Lower School students
· have experience teaching gifted and talented at the Elementary Level (K-5)
· Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and grade level teams to provide push-in as well as pull-out services to students needing higher level differentiation
· demonstrate an innovative and energetic approach to teaching
· demonstrate knowledge of 21st Century skills, differentiated instruction, modeling and project-based learning
· have pedagogical experience with a wide variety of technology formats, platforms and applications
· be committed to professional growth and professional sharing
· work openly and proactively with administration, colleagues, students, and families

Qualifications: Education degree and teaching license preferred, certification in gifted, experience teaching gifted and talented students

Application Process: Please complete the online application here; or mail in application with cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

K-12 Music Teacher

Teaching music at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, HBHA is a student-centered school which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. Teachers are an integral part of the school and beloved by the HBHA families. HBHA is a school that seeks to empower teachers to bring their full selves to work, rather than asking them to simply read a lesson plan. HBHA is truly an exceptional work environment, and as such, we are seeking an exceptional K-12 music teacher.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a strong background in music with knowledge in both secular and Jewish music
  • Have experience teaching music to school-aged students
  • Provide students with an education in Jewish and secular Studies songs as well as music theory
  • Have a strong knowledge base of teaching instruments such as ukuleles, percussion instruments and woodwinds, including but not limited to the recorder, trombone, flute, and clarinet
  • Have knowledge and/or experience in teaching choral music and leading a choir
  • Have strong classroom management strategies and excellent communication skills
  • Inspire a love of music that will continue through Middle and Upper School
  • Be committed to professional growth and professional sharing
  • Work collaboratively with members of the grade level team as well as administration, students, and families

Qualifications: Education and/or Music degree, teaching license preferred, experience teaching music to school-aged students.

If you are:

  • A thoughtful and reflective educator, or who is a life-long learner and wants to continually improve your practice.
  • A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross curricular innovation.
  • An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with parents, teachers, and students in the best interest of the children.
  • Someone who thrives without being micromanaged, while still being open to ideas from peers and administrators
  • Someone open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day
  • A teacher who values teaching the whole child, not just the three Rs

Then please apply below:

Please complete the online application; or mail in application with cover letter and a list of references to

Dr. Jessica Kyanka-Maggart, 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

 

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • A warm and supportive work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A chance to develop the craft of teaching

 

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