Careers

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced learning specialist and educator to join its student support team. The learning specialist will help assess student needs and provide individual and small group academic support, both in and out of the classroom, in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning to diverse learners in elementary and middle school.

A background in special education and specialized training in reading and writing interventions are preferable. The learning specialist will work closely with teachers to plan and co-teach, provide support with differentiation, and offer consultation on accommodating a range of learning needs in the classroom. Supervised by the Director of Student Support Services, they will collaborate with other learning specialists and division directors to better understand and meet the needs of students across grade levels. The learning specialist will also communicate with parents about student needs, interventions, and progress on a regular basis, as well as collaborate with outside tutors and other providers.

• Full time 10 month and full time maternity coverage positions available.
• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement lessons for Bible and Rabbinics with a differentiated approach
• Collaborate with other Judaic studies teachers to prepare materials
• Facilitate in-depth class discussions
• Translate Hebrew texts

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for a Middle School Hebrew Teacher. The Hebrew Studies Teacher will implement multiple approaches to the Hebrew language and must possess advanced, superior, or native speaking Hebrew skills. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding teaching skills, be familiar with best practice in teaching Hebrew studies including a proficiency approach, as well as have experience with a diverse population of learners and be able to instruct using differentiated instruction. The Hebrew teacher will together with a team to develop an exciting, innovative, and creative curriculum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching
• Education/Certification: BA required, Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Familiarity and experience in teaching Hebrew with the proficiency approach is preferred.
• Knowledge of future-ready/21st century skills and success in focusing on them in the classroom
• Familiarity with best practices for student engagement and classroom management

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching Hebrew language skills, Tanach (Bible), Jewish holidays, and Parshat Hashavua, utilizing course of study adopted by the school, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Participating in and is a role model during grade-level Tefilot (prayers).
• Co-creating dynamic, student-driven, hands-on curriculum materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth.
• Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Collaborating with grade-level colleagues about curriculum and educational programming.

The Early Childhood Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher will implement the curricula for T’fillah, Torah, history, culture, and practices of the Jewish religion. They will implement multiple approaches to the Hebrew language and must possess advanced, superior, or native speaking Hebrew skills. This will be someone who will work together with a team to develop an exciting, innovative, and creative curriculum.

Requirements for the position include: Bachelor Degree and 1-5 years prior teaching experience, must also be familiar with 21^st century educational principles.

Teaching responsibilities include Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Multi-Disciplinary Project Work. Milton is a team-based environment where teachers design an emergent multi-disciplinary curriculum that encourages and develops foundational skills, risk taking, critical thinking skills, and a sense of inquiry. Experience with Reading Street, Math in Focus, Project-Based Learning, and Responsive Classroom preferred.

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

General Studies teacher wanted for innovative, child centered, collaborative Jewish Day School.  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. Experience with readers and writers workshop and Responsive Classroom preferred.

Requirements

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

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for a Physical Education Teacher to teach and plan physical education classes for multiple grade levels. Applicants should be able to engage students through the use of strong organizational and planning skills. Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Summary

The Facilities Director performs the maintenance and upkeep of both Milton campuses. The Facilities Director ensures that all students, administration, staff, and visitors are assured of a clean, safe, attractive, and healthy place in which to learn and work, with the overall objective of enhancing the educational experience of the students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical structures, grounds, and mechanical systems for both North and South Campus.
• Administer contracts for all building repairs, facility upgrades, routine maintenance, janitorial services, and landscape maintenance, and ensure performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements – fire codes, building codes, legal ordinances, OSHA.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise maintenance employees on both campuses.
• Develop and maintain the departmental operating budget.
• In coordination with the Chief Business Officer, develop and maintain the capital budget for facility maintenance, and forecast capital requirements for replacements and upgrades.
• Maintain effective working relationships with client leadership teams, operational teams (such as transportation and security), faculty and staff, and among facilities team.
• Performs and documents scheduled inspection of facilities.

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in educational, industrial, commercial, or office (excluding residential, hotel experience) facility management (operational experience is preferred) 5+ years of leadership experience leading exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Experience with preparation of, and adherence to, annual facility budgets and long-term capital plans.
• Project Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Experience with PPRRSM (Provision for Plant Replacement, Renewal and Special Maintenance) budget management and administration preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service.

The above referenced position summary is a guideline designed to present an overview of the job duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and requirements.