Career Opportunities

The following positions are open currently. Please click links for details:

Head of Middle School
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a visionary educational leader to serve as its Head of Middle School beginning in July 2012. The qualified candidate will possess a strong background in middle school education as both a teacher and administrator and demonstrate a vision for excellence in all aspects of the department’s programming. The middle school head must be a passionate advocate for all students, exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrate outstanding written and verbal skills, display confidence and sensitivity in leading faculty, be knowledgeable about middle school best practices and curriculum, understand the importance of partnership with the parent community, and lead parent education around developmentally appropriate adolescent challenges.

The middle school head reports directly to the head of school.

To apply for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to tbotsford [at] bzaeds [dot] org (Toni Botsford). No phone calls please.

Maternity Leave Substitute - Middle School Performing Arts
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a a part-time performing arts teacher to fill a maternity leave position (Tuesdays and Thursdays) beginning in January. We're looking for an experienced middle-school teacher with expertise in performing arts--both music and drama at the middle school level. The teacher will teach fifth- and sixth-grade drama, helping kids develop talents and providing opportunities for self-expression. The teacher also will work with the choral groups and support the spring music festival. An understanding of middle-school students and a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues is critical to success. Please send inquiries to Head of Middle School rjury [at] bzaeds [dot] org (Rachel Jury).

Permanent Substitute - Lower School Learning Specialist
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a lower school learning specialist with a master’s degree in special education or a related area to serve third and fourth grades as a permanent substitute for a maternity leave.

Our learning specialists are dedicated to partnering with our teachers and parents to help students learn and reach their potential. They work in classrooms and with small groups.

The qualified candidate will have experience/expertise in the development of literacy skills, in supporting and monitoring appropriate accommodations and modifications of elementary (K-4) curriculum, and in interpretation of diagnostic evaluations, as well as Orton-Gillingham training. Knowledge and experience with the cognitive, social and emotional issues of primary grade students is essential. Excellent communication and organization skills, keen observational skills and a collegial, collaborative working style also are fundamental for this position.

To apply for this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to smeyers [at] bzaeds [dot] org (Sylvia Meyers). No phone calls please.

12-Week Substitute - Middle School Reading & Writing Workshop
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks an experienced middle school educator with a passion for teaching reading and writing for a 12-week substitute position this fall. The ideal candidate will be experienced teaching in a reading and writing workshop model and will have a proven track record as a team player. Please send inquiries to Head of Middle School rjury [at] bzaeds [dot] org (Rachel Jury).

Substitute Teachers
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is seeking candidates for substitute teachers for all grades and disciplines for the 2011-2012 school year. Previous teaching experience required. Please send inquiries and/or resume to HR04 [at] bzaeds [dot] org or fax to 773.281.4709, ATTN: SUBSTITUTE.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship.

The Day School recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The Day School does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. The Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment based on any of these characteristics.