ABOUT GANN

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, comprised of Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek teachers committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the school, formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work, societal, and learning outcomes. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of intelligent, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Our Jewish Studies Department comprises talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in Jewish Studies. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and knowledge of Judaism, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to join Bostons leading Jewish High School. Gann's outstanding faculty sharpens our students' intellects, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Here at Gann, we guide our students to answer the question in our motto, WHO WILL YOU BECOME?

ABOUT THE POSITION

Gann Academy seeks candidates for a full-time, in-person position for the 2023-2024 school year teaching Jewish Studies. Successful candidates will have a passion for Jewish Studies, a strong background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogy, and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are practical communication skills with students and families. Candidates will be able to connect well with teenagers, serve as role models of engaged and inspired Jewish living, and facilitate students' development of their Jewish identities. Candidates should enjoy working in a pluralistic Jewish setting and engaging students from all Jewish backgrounds.

This in-person, full-time position starts in August 2023 and will report to the Director of Jewish Education. The salary range is between $50,000 and $90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching Duties:

• Teach courses in Jewish Studies.

• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth in Jewish Studies.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.

• Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.

• Collaborating with colleagues and school administration, help plan the All-School Retreat/Shabbaton, all grade-level shabbatonim, holiday, and special programming, and attend and participate in these events/programs.

• Lead Zman Kodesh 2-4 mornings a week.

Community Involvement & Engagement:

• Attend and participate in collaborative programs outside the classroom during school hours; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming.

• Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place in the evenings and weekends.

Collaborative Responsibilities

• Work with students outside of the classroom as needed.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments.

• Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives.

• Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed.

Professional Development, Growth, and Training

• Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills.

• Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with an instructional director and other faculty and administration members on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom.