High School Science Teacher (part-time) - Mesivta of Boston

Mesivta of Boston is hiring a high school science teacher with strong interpersonal skills and creative lesson planning and instruction skills to engage students. Our flexible curriculum and part-time hours are ideal for a current middle or high school teacher looking for additional hours, a graduate student in science or in education, or a retired teacher who isn’t quite ready to leave it all behind.

Mesivta of Boston is an all-boys Yeshiva high school in Brighton, MA. Relationships and collaboration are key here. With only about 50 students and a small building, it is easy for you to get to know other teachers and interact with colleagues across content areas. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a true learning community where people work together to further education, Mesivta of Boston is the place for you!

Responsibilities include:

Create and implement lesson plans  You will be responsible for teaching up to four science courses in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics, to small classes of students in grades 9, 10, and 11. An AP track is available for eligible students and may be offered depending on student readiness and teacher interest.

Monitor and communicate student progress  Provide feedback to students and their families on academic, social, and behavioral progress. Maintain appropriate records. Create two-way communication channels with families so they are updated on their child’s progress.

Other responsibilities  As assigned by the Head of School.

Who you are:

• You are warm, nurturing, and connect well with teenage boys.
• You are a creative thinker with a willingness and ability to adapt lessons quickly. You are willing to try different things to engage students. 
• You are interested in working with a flexible curriculum to engage students in learning science. 
• The ideal candidate has knowledge of and an ability to teach at least introductory classes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

This position is ideal for someone with a background in either science or education, who is looking for additional teaching hours to enhance their day!

Details

Location: The Mesivta of Boston is in Brighton, Massachusetts

Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:15-6:15 p.m.

Salary: $25,000-$30,000 per year, based on experience.

Benefits:  Employees may be eligible professional development opportunities and will have time off for national and Jewish holidays. No classes on Fridays. 

About The Mesivta

The Mesivta High School of Boston is an all-boys Yeshiva in Brighton, Massachusetts. For over two decades, the Mesivta has produced learned Bnei Torah of the highest caliber, whose characters are molded by what they learn, and who are inspired to apply their knowledge in their daily lives. Here, teachers and students forge close relationships. Students are challenged in both their Judaics classes and in their General Studies program, which is staffed by experienced teachers who have taught at the high school and college levels.