General Studies Head Teacher, Lower School

Barkai Yeshivah is seeking a dynamic and passionate General Studies Head Teacher to join our Lower School team. The General Studies Head Teacher will lead a classroom of young learners, fostering a love for knowledge and developing critical thinking skills in students. This position is focused on delivering high-quality instruction in subjects such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, while ensuring that each child’s academic, social, and emotional needs are met.

The General Studies Head Teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing engaging lesson plans, differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, and assessing student progress. This role involves collaborating closely with other teachers, including Judaic Studies and Hebrew language instructors, to ensure a holistic approach to each student’s education. The General Studies Head Teacher will also play a key role in classroom management, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The position reports to the Lower School Director. We are seeking an educator who is committed to nurturing students’ academic growth, fostering creativity, and creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

About Barkai:

Barkai Yeshivah is a traditional, Sephardic elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. Barkai’s mission is to cultivate the unique potential of each ben and bat Torah, based on the belief that all elements of the world should be recognized through the framework of Torah. Our goal is to provide a warm, child-centered environment in which students can develop into lifelong learners and pursuers of knowledge who will become the leaders of the next generation.

Our teachers work collaboratively to facilitate whole class and small group instruction aimed to meet the educational, social, and emotional needs of each student. Our general studies program develops high-level skills and a depth of knowledge that enables our students to engage in the world as informed, proficient, and discerning citizens. Our Hebrew immersion program helps to further develop our community's strong ties to Eretz Yisrael. Our students emerge with a strong sense of identity, refined character, and compassion to engage in life as dedicated members of Klal Yisrael.