Middle School Humanities Teacher (7th & 8th Grades)

 

Job Description

Joyful.  Exciting.  Fascinating.  Epic.  Cool.  Amazing. These are the words students at Friedel Jewish Academy use to describe school.  These are the words we strive for as we provide the educational foundation to develop inquisitive learners who confidently engage with the world.  An innovative K-6th grade private school, Friedel has full-time openings for 2025-2026:

            7th & 8th grade Humanities Teacher

 

Responsibilities

Teacher is responsible to develop a positive, engaging educational environment for students while planning and delivering active learning experiences.  Duties and responsibilities of a classroom teacher include but are not limited to:

·      developing open, ongoing communication with parents

·      plan lessons and prepare materials

·      monitor student progress and provide appropriate feedback, both with report cards and on an ongoing basis

·      collaborate with Jewish Studies teachers to inform and assist them toward accomplishing goals for Jewish Studies program as well as individual student goals

·      develop effective classroom management

·      enforce school policies

·      share in staff duty schedule

·      participate in all staff meetings and professional development, as assigned

·      participate in parent/teacher conferences and other school events outside the regular school day schedule

·      Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Zone 6

Additional Information

Salary competitive with public schools, plus benefits, all while working in a kind, collaborative environment. 

Start date of August 1, 2025, with initial one-year contract.  Multi-year contracts may be available after first year.

Contact Information

Friedel Jewish Academy
335 S 132ND ST
OMAHA, Nebraska 68154-2106
http://www.FriedelJewishAcademy.com

Beth Cohen
(p) (402) 334-0517

How to Apply

To apply

Email cover letter, copy of teacher’s certificate (or anticipated certification date) and resume to Beth Cohen, Head of School, bcohen@fjaomaha.com.