Careers
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We are looking for amazing people who have a passion for the work they do.
Current Openings
- Lower School Assistant Principal
- Middle School Assistant Principal
- Middle School Science Teacher
- Hebrew/Jewish Studies Teacher
- Teaching Assistants
Lower School Assistant Principal
POSITION: Lower School Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Associate Head of School & Principal
STATUS: Full Time, Year-Round, Exempt
The Assistant Principal is an integral member of the Educational Leadership Team, working alongside the Associate Head of School & Principal and other passionate colleagues to enable teachers and students to reach their goals, enhance student life, support curricular and professional growth for faculty and to cultivate relationships with community members including parents, alumni, and colleagues. This detail-oriented and personable individual values playing a key role in the school’s academic, extracurricular and special programs and events.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to support and promote a positive, caring climate for learning, working and growing.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with the values of the School.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in managing the academic aspects of the Learning Management System including scheduling, gradebooks and report cards.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in development, implementation, registration, review and evaluation of curriculum, new educational programs, technology integration, and instructional/professional development.
- Model school values and assist with maintaining behavior management/discipline throughout the student body.
- Oversee daily academic and extracurricular operations in conjunction with Associate Head of School including safety and security, staffing, day field trips and overnight trips, school wide programs including musical performances, carpool, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in oversight of faculty, staff and substitute recruitment, assignment and coverage needs and supervise teachers and departments as assigned.
- Oversee the schedules of classes, staffing and registration for the after-school program and extended day program.
- Collaborate with school counselors to support student needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, faculty and staff.
- Maintain and model high standards of professionalism.
- Part time teaching, as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Education, Educational Administration or related field
- Demonstrated success in school administration, educational leadership and classroom teaching
- Demonstrated experience with educational technology integration and leadership
- Strong organizational, communication, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience working with various constituencies and desire to work in a collaborative/team-oriented environment
- Strong experience working effectively with various constituencies
- Experience and comfort with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and database management software preferred
- Growth mindset
- Familiarity with Jewish community and values an asset
Note: As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination for COVID-19
To apply please send your resume here:
Middle School Assistant Principal
POSITION: Middle School Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Associate Head of School & Principal
STATUS: Full Time, Year-Round, Exempt
The Assistant Principal is an integral member of the Educational Leadership Team, working alongside the Associate Head of School & Principal and other passionate colleagues to enable teachers and students to reach their goals, enhance student life, support curricular and professional growth for faculty and to cultivate relationships with community members including parents, alumni, and colleagues. This detail-oriented and personable individual values playing a key role in the school’s academic, extracurricular and special programs and events.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to support and promote a positive, caring climate for learning, working and growing.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with the values of the School.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in managing the academic aspects of the Learning Management System including scheduling, gradebooks and report cards.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in development, implementation, registration, review and evaluation of curriculum, new educational programs, technology integration, and instructional/professional development.
- Model school values and assist with maintaining behavior management/discipline throughout the student body.
- Oversee daily academic and extracurricular operations in conjunction with Associate Head of School including safety and security, staffing, day field trips and overnight trips, school wide programs including musical performances, carpool, parent-teacher conferences, yearbooks, graduation, Middle School Clubs, Middle School Leadership Training Institute.
- Assist the Associate Head of School in oversight of faculty, staff and substitute recruitment, assignment and coverage needs and supervise teachers and departments as assigned.
- Collaborate with school counselors to support student needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents, students, faculty and staff.
- Maintain and model high standards of professionalism.
- Potential for part time teaching as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Education, Educational Administration or related field
- Demonstrated success in school administration, educational leadership and classroom teaching
- Demonstrated experience with educational technology integration and leadership
- Strong organizational, communication, time management, problem solving and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience working with various constituencies and desire to work in a collaborative/team-oriented environment
- Strong experience working effectively with various constituencies
- Experience and comfort with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and database management software preferred
- Growth mindset
- Familiarity with Jewish community and values an asset
Note: As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination for COVID-19
To apply please send your resume here:
Middle School Science Teacher
POSITION: Middle School Science Teacher
REPORTS TO: Associate Head of School & Principal
STATUS: 10 month, Full Time, Exempt
The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy seeks educators with expertise in Science with at least 3 years of experience in teaching grades 6-12. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, graduate degree preferred. These are full time positions beginning in August 2021.
This teaching position entails:
- Plans daily instructional activities for all students
- Collaborates with team to plan instruction and assessments
- Uses multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
- Maintains order within the classroom and school with proactive classroom management and a well-organized learning environment
- Maintains records of student performance and attendance, and communicates this effectively with students and their parents
- Selects and uses a variety of instructional materials to stimulate learning and meet the needs of all students
- Stays abreast of current educational trends and best practices as these relate to classroom instruction and effective schools
- Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
- Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualified individuals must demonstrate:
- Thorough knowledge of subject matter and teaching skills
- Organizing and managing a classroom
- Motivating and engaging students
- Communicate effectively with parents, other teachers and administrators, both in person and in writing
Note: As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination for COVID-19
To apply please send your resume here:
Hebrew/Jewish Studies Teacher
POSITION: Hebrew/Jewish Studies Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Jewish and Hebrew Studies
STATUS: 10, month, Full Time, Exempt
The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy seeks educators with expertise in Hebrew/Jewish Studies with at least 3 years of teaching experience. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degre. These are full time positions beginning in August 2021.
Essential Functions:
- Implements designated curriculum.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Integrates Jewish values, traditions and culture in teaching.
- Plans and assists in the implementation of school wide holiday and Israel programming.
- Provides feedback and positive reinforcement to students.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Meets with parents for formal conferences and informal conferences as needed.
- Implements appropriate classroom management procedures.
- Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out of class settings including emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, lunchtime, and recess.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Hebrew language or Judaic Studies
- Three years of teaching experience.
- Thorough knowledge of Hebrew and foreign language instruction,
- Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
- Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.
- Accepts supervision and constructive criticism objectively.
- Demonstrates good judgment in handling school related incidents and events.
Note: As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to demonstrate proof of vaccination for COVID-19
To apply please send your resume here:
Teaching Assistants
If you are interested in joining Team Davis in a specific role that is not listed here, please reach out to our Human Resources department. Send us a note and attach your resume to hr@davisacademy.org.
The Davis Academy provides equal employment opportunity to any employee or applicant for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Our policy relates to all phases of employment, including advertising, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, demotion, transfer, layoff, recall, termination, compensation and rates of pay, employee benefits (if provided to employees), use of school facilities and participation in all School sponsored employee activities.