Careers @ Schechter

List of 5 items.

• General Studies Assistant Teacher - 2025-26 School Year

  Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish day school that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in general and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.
  
  We are seeking a passionate Lower School Assistant Teacher to work in a collaborative, warm, academic environment. 

  
  Candidates should be:

  • Energetic and creative
  • Able to foster our students’ personal and academic growth 
  • Responsible for assisting the teacher and students in all areas of the curriculum.

   

  Annual Salary: $32,000

  
  Please submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org  with “Lower School Assistant Teacher” written in the subject line.

• Lower School General Education Teacher

  Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.
  
  

  We are seeking highly qualified, passionate, and collaborative teachers. Candidates will be role models who can help foster our students’ social, emotional, and academic growth, implement a variety of instructional strategies, and who have familiarity with the latest educational models to enhance student learning for the 21st century. Educators who have experience with Universal Design for Learning, the Science of Reading, Design Thinking, and comfort and flexibility with teaching students with disabilities and English language learners in inclusive settings are highly encouraged to apply.

   

  The ideal candidate has:

  • An interest in teaching in a collaborative team teaching model
  • Degree in Elementary Education/Students with Disabilities K-2 or 1-6
  • A deep understanding of effective instruction and content
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of child development and how social emotional factors impact learning
  • An ability to build relationships with students that foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes and take academic risks
  • A belief that all children can learn at high levels with the appropriate supports
  • An understanding that parents are our partners in supporting the learning of each child
  • Experience with or willingness to be trained in using Responsive Classroom techniques and strategies

  Schechter Bergen Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Teach Literacy, Mathematics, & Social Studies, full time in a collaborative team teaching model
  • Engage in a cycle of assessment to instruction by planning for formative assessments that provide students with multiple options for demonstrating their learning
  • Maintain accurate and consistent records of evidence of students learning 
  • Communicate regularly with parents through conferences, emails, and phone calls to discuss students' individual learning progress, sharing successes and working in partnership to enhance student development
  • Participate in professional learning and take initiative in their own growth as an educator
  • Collaborate with learning specialists to create plans of support for identified students
  • Engage with school based coaches and fellow educators in team meetings to continuously learn and grow as an educator

  Salary:
  $55-68K 
  
  Please send a cover letter and resume to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org with the subject “Lower School General Studies Teacher Position.”

• Lower School Judaic Studies Assistant Teacher- 2025-26 School Year

  Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish day school that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in general and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.
  
  

  We are seeking a passionate Lower School Judaic Studies Assistant Teacher to work in a collaborative, warm, academic environment. Candidates should be:

  • Energetic and creative
  • Able to foster our students’ personal and academic growth
  • Responsible for assisting the teacher and students in all areas of the curriculum
  • Must possess fluent skills in speaking, writing, and reading in Hebrew.

  This is a full time position for the 2025-26 school year.

  
  Please submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org with “LS JS Assistant Teacher” written in the subject line.

  
  Annual Salary: $32,000 

• Middle School Science Teacher

  Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.
  
  

  We are seeking a highly qualified, passionate, and collaborative teacher of Science in the middle school grades. The candidate will be a role model who can help foster our students’ social, emotional, and academic growth, implement a variety of instructional strategies, and who has familiarity with the latest educational models to enhance student learning for the 21st century. Schechter Bergen cares deeply about our students at an individual level; promotes teacher collaboration on curriculum and instruction; and encourages active participation by teachers in the greater school community.
  
  

  The ideal candidate has:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Secondary Education, and/or equivalent
  • An understanding of effective science instruction and content, including scientific and engineering practices
  • An appreciation for lab work and projects as a means of engaging students, while gathering and providing specific feedback to guide student learning
  • An ability to inspire and support students through a multi-faceted Science Fair process
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of child/adolescent development and how social emotional factors impact learning
  • An ability to build relationships with students that foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes and take academic risks
  • A belief that all children can learn at high levels
  • Excellent computer skills
  • A willingness to continuously grow and learn as a professional in collaboration with colleagues

  Schechter Bergen Science Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Teach a full course load of science classes to middle school students including planning and implementing lessons using the agreed upon school curriculum and pacing guides
  • Engage in a cycle of assessment to instruction that provide students with multiple options for demonstrating their learning
  • Maintain accurate and consistent records of evidence of students' learning
  • Communicate regularly with parents through conferences, emails, and phone calls to discuss students' progress, sharing successes and working in partnership to enhance student development
  • Collaborate with learning specialists to create plans of support for identified students
  • Establish and reinforce clear expectations and routines as per Responsive Classroom model
  • Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students in middle school utilizing the Responsive Classroom Advisory Program
  • Engage with school based coaches and fellow educators in team meetings

  All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

  Please send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org with “Science Teacher Position” in the subject line.

  
  Job Type: Full-time

  
  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

   

  Physical Setting:

  • Private school

   

  Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  
  Salary:
  $55-68K 
  

   

  Work Location: In person

• Middle School Social Studies Teacher

  Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County is a warm, inclusive Jewish Day School that educates children from Early Childhood through Eighth Grade with a vigorous dual curriculum in General and Judaic studies. We inspire our students to be engaged, independent learners who embrace Jewish values and practices and strive with confidence and compassion to better the world.
  
  

  We are seeking a highly qualified, passionate, and collaborative teacher of social studies. Candidate will be a role model who can help foster our students’ social, emotional, and academic growth, implement a variety of instructional strategies, and who has familiarity with the latest educational models to enhance student learning for the 21st century.

   

  The ideal candidate has:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English and/or History, Humanities Education, Secondary Education, and/or equivalent
  • An understanding of effective Humanities instruction and content
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • An understanding of child/adolescent development and how social emotional factors impact learning
  • An ability to build relationships with students that foster a positive classroom environment where students feel safe to make mistakes and take academic risks
  • A belief that all children can learn at high levels

  Schechter Bergen Social Studies Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Teach a full course load of humanities classes to middle school students including planning and implementing lessons using the curriculum and school pacing guides
  • Engage in a cycle of assessment to instruction by planning for formative assessments that provide students with multiple options for demonstrating their learning
  • Maintain accurate and consistent records of evidence of students learning 
  • Communicate regularly with parents through conferences, emails, and phone calls to discuss students' progress, sharing successes and working in partnership to enhance student development
  • Collaborate with learning specialists to create plans of support for identified students
  • Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students in middle school utilizing the Responsive Classroom Advisory Program
  • Engage with school based coaches and fellow educators in team meetings to continuously learn and grow as an educator

  Salary $55,000-$68,000
  
  

  Please send a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ssdsbergen.org with “Social Studies Teacher Position” in the subject line.