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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. Milton is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student-centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.  

Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in-person classes led by Milton teachers.

Duties:

• Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
• Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups 
• Help with class and material preparation 
• Facilitate project work with small groups of students 
• Supervise recess, lunch and activities in and out of classroom
• Work with smaller groups of students to clarify their understanding of the material

Teaching Assistants will be fully engaged in the life of the school and will be included in professional learning opportunities, be provided feedback and participate in our faculty program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Ability to multitask in the classroom and practice flexibility 
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills 
•  Enjoy working in a cooperative, team-oriented environment 
•  Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks • Joy in working with young people 
•  Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community 
•  A desire to seek feedback and practice a growth mindset 
•  High standards of professional conduct

•  Bachelor’s Degree 
•  Prior experience working with [K-8] students in an educational environment is highly desirable 
•  Experience and confidence with a variety of technologies preferred

 Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced mental health professional to join our team of school counselors in the student support services department for the upcoming school year. School counselors work closely with students, teachers, administrators, and parents to understand and meet the needs of all of our learners. This position will focus on our early elementary students in Pre-K through First Grade and requires a commitment of about 24 to 32 hours per week. 

A primary responsibility is providing direct services to students with a range of social-emotional and behavioral needs, including individual and small group counseling and classroom based social-emotional learning. Counselors offer consultation to teachers and parents around student social-emotional and behavioral needs and supports, facilitate implementation of self-regulation tools and behavior support plans, and take a lead in responding to student mental health crises that may arise.

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as oral and written communication skills are essential in this position. The school counselor will document and communicate sensitive information with families about student needs, interventions, and progress on a regular basis, as well as collaborate with other professionals, including private therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers.

School counselors are 10 month employees. A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required. Licensure within the mental health field is also required and a clinical license is strongly preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience. Salary range is commensurate with education, licensure, and level of experience. 

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Elementary students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for a permanent substitute to work with Pre-k through 8th grade as assigned. 

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Flexible and willing to adapt to change at short notice  
• Ability to teach day to day assignments or longer term positions such as maternity leave or long term illness  
• Uses initiative to solve problems when they arise and is willing to make decisions based on the best interest of students   
• Ability to communicate well with elementary and middle school students and to collaborate with their teachers
• A positive attitude and enjoy working with children
• Looking to be part of a close community and able to contribute in positive ways to the culture of the school.  
• Ability to quickly adjust to different grade levels and subjects (Language Arts, Math ,Art, PE, Music, Spanish) and grade levels.
• Broad knowledge base to pull from while teaching
• Experience teaching, coaching, or camp counseling preferred

A Permanent Substitute’s schedule will change daily and may consist of various grade levels and subjects throughout the day. If no coverage is needed for the day, the Permanent Substitute will assist other classroom teachers to help students with their class assignments. 

General Teaching Responsibilities 

• The Permanent Substitute is an integral part of the instructional staff and is expected to assume the same responsibilities as the regular classroom teachers. These responsibilities include:  
• Communicating and liaising on a regular basis with other teachers with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, grade level planning meetings  
• Following through with classroom issues such as discipline, expectations and routines.. Communicates with administrators or Team Coordinators when issues arise. 
• Attending and constructively contributing in staff meetings and professional development activities  
• Participating in and assisting with school events as required  
• Teach in a manner that supports the mission and vision statement of the school

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced learning specialist and educator to join its Middle School Student Support Team. The additional part-time learning specialist will help assess academic needs, and provide individual and small group support to diverse learners in and out of the classroom in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning. They will monitor and evaluate student progress using formal and informal assessments, target instruction and tailor supports to meet individual learning goals. 

The learning specialist will work closely with classroom teachers to plan lessons and assignments, provide push-in support during whole group instruction, offer guidance for differentiation, and consultation on accommodating a range of learning styles in the classroom. They will collaborate closely with the Director of Student Support Services, other learning specialists, counselors, and principals to better understand and meet the needs of students across the middle school. 

A background in special education and specialized training in reading and writing instruction and interventions is ideal for this role. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also essential in this position, as the learning specialist will develop individualized student support plans, communicate with parents about academic needs, supports, and progress, as well as collaborate with other professionals, including tutors, psychologists, and other providers. 

The part-time learning specialist role is a 10 month position working 20-25 hours a week. Master’s degree in Education or Special Education required. Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience. 

MILTON is looking for a Health Tech for the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides support of the health service programs provided at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School. The employee is responsible for assisting the School Nurse and working under the Nurse’s direction. 

The work includes responding to student health concerns, administering basic first aid, providing medications, assisting with maintenance of health records, and related clinic duties. The School Nurse will assign duties as needed. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a first responder to student health issues on campus
• Check temperatures and vital signs
• Render first aid and/or CPR when necessary
• Assist the nurse with screening procedures 
• Assist with maintenance of health records
• Document clinic visits and care provided, under the direction of the school nurse
• Administers medication appropriately per School’s medication policy and documents, and under the supervision of the school nurse
• Perform related work as assigned by the school nurse or her supervisor

Ideal Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years experience as a licensed healthcare professional (medical assistant, CNA, PCT, CMA, LPN or RN preferred)
• Graduation from high school and experience in providing nurse and/or health assistant services; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills
• Prior experience working with elementary or middle school aged children
• Minimum of one year related experience in a clinical and/or school setting
• Minimum of one year of experience in pediatrics and/or school health 
• Knowledge of basic health practices. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills 
• Ability to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to work cooperatively with others
• Proficient in problem solving
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid

About the position: 

• This is a non-exempt, salaried position of approximately 20-30 hours per week. 
• This role is 10 months
• This position reports directly to the Nurse and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day school is looking for General Studies teachers for our Elementary Division. Teaching responsibilities include Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Milton is a team based environment where teachers have a lot of input on crafting their curriculum.

Serving as a teacher at MILTON means more than showing up in a classroom to deliver instruction. Rich mission-aligned content, creative pedagogy and authentic relationships are essential components of a MILTON classroom, as much as working collaboratively with colleagues and placing the students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the MILTON experience are also essential components of the job. We expect our teachers to provide developmentally appropriate and scaffolded opportunities to challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish authentic relationships with the children in and beyond the classroom. We also expect that teachers will engage with colleagues in a collegial, collaborative, and community-minded manner, striving towards a respectful environment that encourages and supports the best in adults and students. 

Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and at least 1-5 years teaching experience. Master’s in Education preferable.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is searching for Math teachers for our Elementary & Middle School Divisions  for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire a love of math in students through teaching.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
• Collaborate actively with math department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with previous experience teaching Art of Problem Solving
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.