Employment

Lower School Elementary Lead Teacher Position

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is hiring a full-time second-grade math and science teacher to join our 2020-21 faculty.  Applicants should be creative, thoughtful, and reflective educators who value working in a progressive school setting.  

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Shelley Fogelson, Lower School Director, Hannah Senesh Community Day School at sfogelson@hannahsenesh.org. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Facilitating math instruction through whole group, small group and individual instruction
• Designing hands-on, engaging learning activities that provide opportunities for students to explore and construct meaning
• Differentiating instruction and materials  to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom
• Developing a warm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Helping students to develop social and emotional competencies
• Working collaboratively with grade-level team members on programs and supporting students
• Keeping accurate documentation of student progress
• Maintaining an ongoing dialogue with parents about student progress 

Candidates will possess the following qualifications and dispositions towards education:

• Degree in education
• Two or more years of experience working as a teacher in an elementary setting
• Experience with Singapore math program preferred
• A “whole child” approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social and emotional domains
• A progressive approach to education
• Experience integrating technology into teaching practice
• Collaborates and works successfully as an integral part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Communications Manager

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is hiring a full-time Communications Manager. The Communications Manager is a member of the Advancement Team and plays a significant role in telling the story of the school.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position; and a current resume to Annette Powers, Director of Admissions and Community Engagement, Hannah Senesh Community Day School at apowers@hannahsenesh.org. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as creative director and lead editor for marketing materials produced both in-house and in collaboration with external designers. Marketing materials include emails, web content, social media, signage, brochures, posters, postcards, etc.
• Develop, create, and edit original photo and video content to tell the story of the school for website, emails, social media, etc.
• Create, edit, and send school news, parent communications, and teacher blog posts
• Manage, edit, and update website content, improving website readability, accessibility, and SEO. 
• Manage and update Facebook, Instagram, and any other social media channels daily.
• Manage all public relations outreach including press release development and pitches to media.
• Support admissions and development communications.
• Manage all school calendars – public and internal.
• Manage constant contact email software and Google groups. 
• Manage external staff recruitment through job postings/advertisements.
• Oversee creation of materials of and update school bulletin boards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, with at least 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations and/or Jewish organizational life.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled writer and editor.
• Ability to multitask and be nimble.
• Must be flexible, organized, proactive, and have strong communications skills.
• Understanding of Jewish non-profit and brownstone Brooklyn communities, a plus.

Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8 

Seeking substitute teachers for General Studies, Judaic Studies, and Hebrew Language. College degree and experience working with children required. Hannah Senesh is a progressive, independent K-8 Jewish Day School in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Email resume to: office@hannahsenesh.org

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community.