Lower School Head Teachers: Judaic Studies
SAR Academy & SAR High School
Apply to this job New York on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted July 3, 2025 Last posted July 3, 2025
Job description
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY, is now accepting resumes for Judaic Studies Head Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in the Lower School (Grades 1 - 5).
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to teach textual skills in an Ivrit b'Ivrit environment and to transmit a love of Torah and mitzvot
- Exhibits strong ability to build connections with young students and to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and middot tovot
- Displaysstrong collaborative skills
- Understands principles of social, emotional and cognitive development
- Creative, flexible, and open-minded approach to teaching
- Demonstrates an ability to differentiate instruction within a heterogeneous classroom setting
About SAR:
SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
Compensation (from employer):
65000–85000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Lead Judaic studies, foster connections, differentiate instruction, develop respectful classroom atmosphere.
Job title
Lower School Head Teachers: Judaic Studies
Experience level
not specified
Industry
education
Location requirements
must be located in New York or willing to relocate
Salary
65000–85000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
knowledge of TorahIvrit b'Ivritrelationship buildingdifferentiated instructionsocial emotional development
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
Judaic studiesTorahIvrit b'Ivritchild development
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
New York, NY, USA
On-site City