Employment Opportunities

Please review the employment opportunities below. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to Jilian Bar-or, Head of School at jbar-or@shalomschool.org.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Preschool Teacher

Shalom School's Preschool and Pre-k is NAEYC accredited and believes in fostering the emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each child. We are looking for qualified teachers to be part of our team. Pay: $16-$22/hour, depending on experience.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Works well with a team of teachers
Loves and respects children
Interacts with children to support their emotional growth
Will be part of a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment
Uses observation techniques to record children's behaviors and skills, and maintain anecdotal records
Communicates well with families

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

6-12 core ECE units
6 months or more of teaching experience
Able/willing to run and play with children, as well as twist, bend, squat, lift, and carry
First Aid/CPR certified
Immunization and live scan clearance
Willing to attend after-hours staff development

STEAM Teacher

This is a part-time position beginning August 2023. The salary for this 10-month position is $30/hr for a 15-18 hour work week.

Shalom School is searching for an enthusiastic and team-oriented STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) teacher to teach Pre-k through 6th grade STEAM. The ideal candidate will have a passion for STEAM instruction, demonstrated success in planning engaging lessons, and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Delivers/teaches developmentally-appropriate lessons that provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences
Develops and writes high-quality STEAM lesson plans and assigns work which is meaningful and applied, and helps students deepen learning of specific objectives
Maintains current knowledge of developments in the STEAM model and science and technology overall
Uses a variety of technological applications and online resources
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and design challenges; clearly communicates expectations to students.
Prepares and implements ongoing assessments, design challenges, and related performance rubrics to evaluate students' progress
Utilizes formative and summative assessments to evaluate academic/social growth and prepare report cards
Adapts methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Provides individual and group instruction, using various methods and hands-on learning opportunities
Effectively manages classroom behavior while also creating a safe and predictable classroom environment
Organizes and creates a rigorous and respectful learning environment
Is innovative and creative with instructional practices they bring to their classroom
Performs work independently in a team-based environment supporting the school’s vision, mission, and values
Is enthusiastic and dedicated to learn and create curriculum
Has professional written and oral communication skills
Participates in additional related duties as assigned to enhance school wide culture

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Valid teaching credential is preferred
Deep knowledge of elementary STEAM content
Extensive experience administering and using assessments to guide instruction
Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, responsive classroom management practices
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and appreciation for the benefits of working in a small, independent school
Familiarity with Jewish customs and traditions is not required but is a plus

Elementary Media Specialist

This is a part-time position beginning August 2023. The salary for this 10-month position is $40/hr for a 10-15 hour work week.

We’re looking for a candidate who is:

Capable of working closely with individual teachers in the critical areas of designing authentic learning tasks and assessments and integrating the information and communication abilities required to meet subject matter standards
Knowledgeable about current research on teaching and learning and skilled in applying its findings to a variety of situation--particularly those that call upon students to access, evaluate, and use information from multiple sources in order to learn, to think, and to create and apply new knowledge
Able to provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and evaluating information resources in all formats; in bringing an awareness of information issues into collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and others; and in modeling for students and others strategies for locating, accessing, and evaluating information within and beyond the library media center
Skilled at managing sophisticated electronic resources and maintains a constant focus on the nature, quality, and ethical use of information available in these and in more traditional tools
Proficient in integrating and embedding 21st century skills
Adept at maintaining a diverse and current media collection (electronic and print) and facilitate student and staff use of the resources in the media center program
Passionate about fostering a love of reading and appreciation of literature
Organized and able to create a rigorous and respectful learning environment
Innovative and creative with instructional practices they bring to their classroom
Comfortable with using student data to guide classroom instruction and assessing students' abilities, providing feedback, and completing report cards
Capable of meeting the needs of a wide range of learners
Able to engage with parents as partners in their children's growth and development
Collaborative and enjoys working on a team
Familiar with and enjoys using technology as a tool in the classroom
An effective communicator

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Valid teaching credential is preferred
Deep knowledge of elementary library media standards
Extensive experience administering and using assessments to guide instruction
Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, responsive classroom management practices
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and appreciation for the benefits of working in a small, independent school
Familiarity with Jewish customs and traditions is not required but is a plus

Elementary Associate Teacher

This is a full-time position beginning August 2023. The salary for this 10-month position is $44,000. The ideal candidate will have a passion for elementary education, demonstrated success in planning engaging lessons, and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.

We’re looking for a candidate who is:

Responsible for specific components of the curriculum and work with the Lead Teacher on instructional planning, teaching, and student assessment
Capable of sharing responsibility, with the Lead Teacher, for maintaining an organized and respectful classroom learning environment
Innovative and creative with instructional practices they bring to the classroom
Comfortable with contributing and using student data to guide classroom instruction
Capable of meeting the needs of a wide range of learners
Able to work with the Lead Teacher to engage with parents as partners in their children's growth and development
Collaborative and enjoys working on a team
Familiar with and enjoys using technology as a tool in the classroom
An effective communicator
Willing to substitute for the Lead Teacher, when necessary
Participates in additional related duties as assigned

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Valid teaching credential is preferred, or enrolled in (or have completed) a teacher-credential program
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge of Common Core State Standards
Experience administering and using assessments to guide instruction
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the community
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and appreciation for the benefits of working in a small, independent school
Familiarity with Jewish customs and traditions is not required but is a plus

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Shalom School is searching for enthusiastic, organized, and dependable elementary substitute teachers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for elementary education, demonstrated success in executing lessons, effective classroom management, and the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and administration. Pay is $25/hour.

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or Associate’s Degree in an educational-related field
Experience working in an elementary school
Extensive experience administering and using assessments to guide instruction
Experience managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, responsive classroom management practices
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and appreciation for the benefits of working in a small, independent school

Instructional Support Teacher

Shalom School's Director of Curriculum and Instruction seeks an experienced educator to design, coordinate, and provide research-based specialized instruction and services to students with learning differences. The Instructional Support Teacher will be responsible for creating and maintaining students’ individualized learning plans, evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional objectives; reviewing and interpreting educational testing; coaching teachers on differentiation and classroom interventions; managing the referral process to outside providers and public school services; and coordinating communication between students, parents, teachers, administrators, and service providers.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

Has a thorough understanding of various special education needs and services and good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor with all students, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, a positive attitude, and strong collaboration skills.

Education/Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited institution is required, Special Education preferred; Master’s degree in Special Education is preferred
Appropriate state license or certification required (Special Education credential, preferred)
Minimum three years teaching experience
Experience working with children with a wide range of learning differences
Experience with English Language Learners is preferred, but not required