Early Years Visual Art and JK Assistant Teacher

Position available immediately

The Toronto Heschel School Seeks a Dynamic Jewish Educator to Join its Growing Team

We are:

• An Innovative Jewish Day School with classes from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8
• Pluralistic and Egalitarian within Halakhah
• Implementing integrated Jewish/General Studies Curricula
• Employing Arts-based curricula & methods
• Dedicated to a collaborative teaching model
• Committed to Teaching for Understanding (Harvard University model)
• Committed to a strong environmental ethos

You are:

• A dedicated educator who is committed to Klal Israel
• Committed to bringing Jewish values and concepts to all areas of curriculum and daily life
• A creative and innovative thinker
• A flexible team player who thrives in a collaborative teaching model
• Dedicated to teaching and learning through the Arts
• Able to create environments in which students learn how to use skills in new and varied contexts
• Serious about participating in on-going professional development in accordance with the school philosophy

Qualifications:

• Certified ECE or equivalent required
• Strong understanding of child development
• Adept at helping children navigate their social and emotional world
• Strong understanding of the principles of play and how to enhance children’s play
• Capable of implementing an integrated Jewish/General Studies Curricula
• Hebrew is an asset

Note:

• Need to be available to work 5 days a week

Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to teaching@torontoheschel.org.