Job Description:
School: Epstein Hebrew Academy
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Position: Middle School Teacher 

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties
The H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy, located in University, MO, is seeking a warm, nurturing, and creative teacher for our  middle school. Our small class sizes and loving environment make Epstein Hebrew Academy a great opportunity for someone looking for long-term employment at a school to call home. 

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Create and maintain a positive, safe, fun and nurturing classroom environment.
• Provide meaningful content instruction that builds students' skill sets and prepares students for success.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as a committed lifelong learner.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grades, discipline, etc. 
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents as full partners. 
• Ensure that assessment results are utilized to plan effective individualized outcomes and meet individual student needs 
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities which will promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child
• Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children that integrate a creative, progressive and nurturing approach

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Education, or a closely related field. from a four-year college or university. 
• Certification in Middle School Education 
• Prior experience in a teaching position is preferred, specific to working in Middle School educational setting
• Private school experience preferred but not required

Previous experience and/or current skills must include: 

• ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to maintain integrity; 
• ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion; 
• ability to build a cohesive team and be flexible; 
• knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and programming; 
• sensitivity to cultural differences; ability to create a positive and harmonious workplace; 
• ability to understand individual learning styles and their influence on the well-being of students and climate of Epstein Hebrew Academy.

Application Procedures:
Please send the following documents to Mrs. Itta Boyko, Principal (iboyko@eha.org)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Educational Philosophy

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates with diverse experience or background to apply.