Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12. Located in Bryn Mawr, PA (metropolitan Philadelphia), Barrack is the premier Jewish day school in the Delaware Valley, attracting students from Philadelphia and its suburbs, Allentown, southern New Jersey, and Wilmington, Delaware. The school integrates a comprehensive and rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the teaching of essential Jewish and American values and texts. Guided by our four Derech Eretz values of Honor, Moral Courage, Kindness, and Community, Barrack values diversity, celebrates the richness of Judaism's language, culture, and history, and is strongly connected to Israel. Barrack prepares future leaders of the American, Jewish and global communities who work for a better world through acts of justice and compassion.
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy seeks an experienced, dynamic and caring educator to serve as a full-time instructor for our STEAM Institute and electives. The ideal candidate will be familiar with STEM/STEAM education and interested in facilitating project-based learning in middle and upper school curriculum. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and familiar with manufacturing processes that are utilized in a fabrication lab environment.
Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, develop student-centered curriculum, and foster a growth mindset for each of their students. The candidate should seek professional growth and learning through team meetings, professional development opportunities and collaboration with Barrack educators.
Candidate enjoys middle school and high school students and teaches with energy, enthusiasm and collaboration. Students, staff, and faculty are guided by the four values in our school's Derech Eretz Honor Code: Honor/Kavod, Moral Courage/Ometz Lev, Kindness/Hesed, and Community/Kehila.
Qualifications include:
A bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field with a background in educating Middle and High School School students
Experience with:
Computer programming (Scratch, Java, Arduino)
Robotics (Lego / Vex)
Electronics (Arduinos, Raspberry Pi)
3D Printing/CAD design (TinkerCAD, SolidWorks, AutoDesk)
Woodworking, soldering, power tools and the maker movement in education
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with experience in effective communication with parents, students, teachers, and staff
The STEAM Instructor will report to the STEAM Department Chair. This position requires an educational background in a STEM related field and a passion for working with students and STEM. This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. The right candidate will join a vibrant STEAM department. Recent college graduates are welcome to apply.
Salary is dependent on the highest degree obtained and the number of years of teaching experience. Please send your resume to: Stanley Shmia, STEAM Department Chair, sshmia@jbha.org