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About Us 

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

Current Openings

Middle School Jewish Studies Teacher for Grades 5-8

Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful experience teaching middle school Jewish Studies, designing Jewish Studies curriculum, and working with middle school aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable and warm.


WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings.
Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


RESPONSIBILITIES
● Teach Jewish Studies to middle school students
● Work collaboratively with the Jewish Studies department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum
● Serve as a Middle School advisor
● Additional responsibilities, as needed


QUALIFICATIONS
● Enjoys working with middle school aged children, working closely with colleagues and being involved in other aspects of school life
● Supports the mission, vision, values and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
● Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th Grade Jewish Studies
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
● Demonstrates commitment to equity and inclusion
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment
● Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS
● Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY
● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT: If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Assistant to Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org.

UPDATED March 2024

Elementary Division Learning Specialist

Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division Keren Schuller, Director of Academics
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024

ABOUT US
Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through
meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.


ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience working with elementary-aged children and their families and is committed to supporting students to build their skills, strategies, and metacognitive skills. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.


WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


RESPONSIBILITIES
● Providing direct support to students in the Learning Center and students requiring extra challenge in small groups
● Providing “push in” support in classrooms
● Supporting grade-level team members by providing resources and facilitating meetings regarding differentiation and best practice
● Carrying out any assigned administrative duties
● Proactively participating and contributing to the growth of the Learning Center by providing new directions, advocating for academically vulnerable students, and
participating in ongoing professional development

QUALIFICATIONS
● Specific expertise in teaching reading and math
● Ability to provide students with strategies and support their metacognition and
self-advocacy skills
● Enjoys working with elementary-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
● Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
● Demonstrates commitment to equity and inclusion
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment
● Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS
● Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY
● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Jacob Laycock, Assistant to Elementary Division School, jlaycock@rssnyc.org.


UPDATED March 2024

Middle School Humanities Teacher

Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school history and English, designing history and English curriculum, and having successful experience working with middle school-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings.
Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


RESPONSIBILITIES
● Teach English and history to middle school students
● Work collaboratively with the Humanities department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum
● Serve as a Middle School advisor
● Additional responsibilities, as needed


QUALIFICATIONS
● Enjoys working with middle school-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
● Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th Grade English and history
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
● Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
● Demonstrates commitment to equity and inclusion
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment
● Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS
● Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY
● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT: If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Assistant to Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org.

UPDATED March 2024

Middle School Learning Specialist

Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School & Keren Schuller, Director of Academics
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024


ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience working with middle school-aged children and their families and is committed to supporting students in building their skills, strategies, and metacognitive skills. The candidate should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.


WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


RESPONSIBILITIES
● Providing direct support to students in the Learning Center, one-on-one and in small groups
● Helping students develop self-advocacy skills and identify strategies that support their specific learning style
● Advising a group of Middle School students
● Carrying out any assigned administrative duties
● Proactively participating and contributing to the growth of the Learning Center by providing new directions, advocating for academically vulnerable students, and
participating in ongoing professional development

● Supporting teachers and advisors in understanding how to help implement/honor accommodations/neuropsychological evaluations


QUALIFICATIONS
● Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5th-8th Grade curriculum
● Ability to provide students with strategies, support their metacognition and self-advocacy skills
● Enjoys working with middle school-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Strong oral and written communication skills
● Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
● Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
● Demonstrates commitment to equity and inclusion
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment
● Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS
● Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY
● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Assistant to Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org.

UPDATED February 2024

Elementary Associate Teacher for Grades 1- 4

Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with elementary-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.


WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM; occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


JOB DESCRIPTION
Elementary Associate Teachers are responsible for working with the Head Teacher in overseeing the experiences of students in their classroom. While there are broad guidelines for curriculum, given the ages and developmental levels of the students, teachers are given latitude to adapt the curriculum to meet the
needs of their particular students.


The duties of an Associate Teacher include the following:
● Supporting the Head Teacher in managing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum
planning, weekly newsletters, report writing, and parent conferences.
● Supervising and interacting with students during outdoor and indoor play times.
● Arriving on time to set up the classroom and staying after the school day to clean the classroom
and work on planning for the next day.
● Working with the rest of the grade level team to share ideas and resources to promote consistency
within the program.
● Participating in all aspects of school life, including attendance at team and staff meetings and community events.


QUALIFICATIONS
● Has experience and enjoys working with elementary-aged children
● Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
● Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
● Demonstrates commitment to equity and inclusion
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment


SALARY & BENEFITS
● *Salary range: $45,000-$51,000; Salary offers are based on our salary scale steps, which are based on years of experience and are non-negotiable due to pay equity practices. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical,
vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY
● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Jacob Laycock, Assistant to Head of Elementary Division, at jlaycock@rssnyc.org.

UPDATED March 2024

Elementary Head Teacher for Grades 1-4

Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2024

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with elementary-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.


WORK SCHEDULE


Working hours are generally 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM; occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.


JOB DESCRIPTION


Elementary Head Teachers are responsible for the student’s education and safety in the classroom. While there are broad guidelines for curriculum, given the ages and developmental levels of the students, teachers are given significant latitude to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their particular students.


The duties of a Head Classroom teacher include:
● Planning and preparing lessons
● Evaluating students’ progress and writing and sending out written progress reports for each student
● Mentoring the Associate Teacher
● Preparing and leading parent-teacher conferences twice a year
● Supervising and interacting with students during lunch and recess
● Arriving on time to set up the classroom and staying after the school day to clean the classroom and work on planning for the next day.
● Working with the rest of the grade level team to share ideas and resources to promote consistency within the program.
● Participating in all aspects of school life, including attendance at team and staff meetings and community events.


QUALIFICATIONS
● Has experience and enjoys working with elementary-aged children
● Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page

● Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching
● Has excellent interpersonal skills
● Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
● Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice
● Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
● Possesses good judgment


SALARY & BENEFITS
● *Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
● Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
● Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance


VACCINATION POLICY

● All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.


CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Jacob Laycock, Assistant to Head of Elementary Division, at jlaycock@rssnyc.org.

UPDATED March 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.