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Substitute Teacher - K-12

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy welcomes your application for the Substitute Teacher position at our K-12 Jewish Day School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. HBHA is a community day school with two separate Jewish Studies tracks: Matimidim, for families looking for an Orthodox approach to education, and Magshimim, which is an egalitarian, pluralistic approach to Jewish education.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is seeking a substitute teacher to fill in for teachers who are not able to teach their classes. The substitute teacher will arrive on time, follow modesty and professional dress, and establish rapport with the students and fellow staff members.

Ideal candidates will:

  • have a background in teaching
  • have a degree in education
  • share successful experiences working with students
  • be cordial and responsible

Job Responsibilities

  • follow provided lesson plans
  • have behavior/classroom management skills and be able to perform duties such as lunch duty, hallway duty, room cleaning, and desk moving (as needed for classroom structure/lesson plan)

HBHA substitute teachers make an hourly wage of $12/hour.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, facsimiles, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods is common.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HBHA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of HBHA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the online application and remember to upload your cover letter, resume, and provide three references.

 

 

Lower School Openings

2023-2024 
Classroom Teacher of General Studies - Kindergarten

Our teaching position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a student-centered Jewish Day School which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. 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 elementary teacher.

If you are:

  • A thoughtful and reflective educator,  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 the children.
  • Someone who values creativity and autonomy over adhering to a rigid structure, bureaucracy and preparing for tests.
  • 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
    Values teaching the whole child

The successful candidate will: 

  • Have a strong background and understanding in progressive education
  • Have experience teaching elementary-aged students, specifically Kindergarten
  • Demonstrate knowledge of 21st Century skills, differentiated instruction, modeling and project-based learning
  • Have strong classroom management strategies and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Inspire a love of learning that will continue through Elementary and on to 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 degree, Masters preferred, and teaching license preferred

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

Application Process: Please complete the online teacher application.

Lower School Teacher’s Aide

HBHA’s elementary teacher’s aide position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in Overland Park, Kansas, is an innovative school that affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative with support and guidance from their administrators. Teacher’s aides are an integral part of the school and are beloved by the HBHA families. HBHA teacher’s aides are asked to support teachers and students in a variety of capacities, including but not limited to individual student support, small group support, photocopying, laminating, and bulletin board creation. HBHA is genuinely an exceptional work environment, and as such, we are seeking exceptional elementary teacher aides.

If you are:

  • A thoughtful and reflective educator who is a lifelong 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 teachers and administrators in the children’s best interest
  • 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

Please apply to Jessica Kyanka-Maggart.

Application Process: Please complete the online teacher application.

K-12 PE Teacher

Our physical education teaching position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators, students, and families. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a student-centered Jewish Day School which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. 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 physical education teacher to span grades Kindergarten thru 12.

Overall Job Description/Responsibilities:

  • Teaches K-5 Physical Education
  • Offers and teaches Middle School Physical Education Electives to grades 6-8
  • Offers and teaches Upper School Electives to grades 9-12
  • Teaches semester long 8th grade Health and PE class
  • Acts as a mentor in 7th grade

Essential Duties:

  • Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports
  • Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
  • Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
  • Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials as need for a successful, organized class
  • Develops positive relationships with students, families, and faculty members
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
  • Moves equipment and cares for shared gym space
  • Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
  • Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports
  • Maintains control of storage and use of school property
  • Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems

If you are:

  • A thoughtful and reflective educator,  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 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
  • Values teaching the whole child

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a strong background and understanding in implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes
  • Can model and participate in various physical activities with the students: physical education generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities
  • Have experience teaching physical education to a variety of grade levels
  • Have strong classroom management strategies and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Inspire a love of learning that will continue through Elementary and on to 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 degree with emphasis in physical education, Masters preferred, and teaching license preferred

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

Application Process: Please complete the online teacher application.

Middle/Upper School Jewish Studies Teacher

Our middle and high school Jewish Studies teaching position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in Overland Park, Kansas. We are a teacher-centered school that provides freedom for teachers to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from administrators. Teachers are an integral part of our school and are beloved by the HBHA families.

We are seeking an exceptional middle and upper school teacher who is:

  • An expert in Jewish texts, prayer, thought, history, and practice
  • A spiritual, energetic, and creative Jewish leader
  • A thoughtful and reflective educator who is a lifelong learner and wants to improve their practice continually
  • A team player willing to support others and be supported 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:

  • Salary range: $40,000-$60,000
  • A competitive benefits package
  • A warm and supportive work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A chance to develop the craft of teaching

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • 3-5 years of teaching experience
  • Knowledge of 21st-century skills, differentiated instruction, modeling, and project-based learning
  • Robust classroom management strategies and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to inspire a love of learning that will continue throughout school
  • A commitment to professional growth and professional sharing
  • The ability to work collaboratively with members of the grade level team, administration, students, and families

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience preferred

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Zohar Flacks, Director of Jewish Education, at [email protected].