Academic Careers

The Ramaz Early Childhood Center and Lower School seek Judaic Studies / Hebrew Language Teachers. Teachers with native Hebrew fluency, classroom experience, and advanced degrees required. This is an exciting opportunity to work with energetic faculty members. The Ramaz School offers a friendly supportive work environment and the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

Please send your resume and cover letter indicating the position of interest and where you saw posting to LSCareers@ramaz.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

We have an immediate need for a Per Diem Substitute Teacher in Ramaz’s Early Childhood Center, located in Manhattan, NY. This is an as-needed position and you will be placed in a classroom that is in need of a teacher for the day. The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and the school is closed during the summer.

Position Summary:

In a classroom environment the Per Diem Substitute Teacher will support the absentee teachers team and plans while supervising the classroom with a high level of care and educational standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the lead teacher and reviewing plans
• Adaptability to provide coverage to multiple classrooms, as needed
• Willingness to work with a fluid schedule within a given day
• Preparing and understanding objectives of the daily plans
• Innovating ideas to make learning enjoyable and interactive
• Tending to all class responsibilities to complete scheduled targets in the teacher's absence
• Assisting and offering ideas in classroom management and strategies
• Supporting differentiated instruction by working with students' particular learning styles and needs.
• Cultivate core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience

Please send a cover letter and resume to ECCCareers@ramaz.org.

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. Anchored in the teaching of Torah and mitzvot (charitable deeds), students’ lives are enriched by an exceptional, devoted faculty; a Hebrew immersion program that begins in Nursery; a love for Israel; the cultural resources of Manhattan; and pride in their American heritage. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and inspired to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. The school, now in its 85th year, has a reputation for excellence both locally and internationally.

The Ramaz School is seeking a classroom Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. We are seeking a warm, caring, passionate and collaborative educator to join our Early Childhood Center’s team.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum planning and implementation
• Assessment of children’s developmental needs and goal setting
• Ongoing collaboration with teaching teams, administration, and families
• Manage classroom routines and behaviors
• Communicate effectively with families

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Innovative and creative educator
• Experience teaching in early childhood
• Strong knowledge of Jewish holidays and customs

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience and education

This is an exciting opportunity to work with energetic faculty members. The Ramaz School offers a friendly supportive work environment and the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

Please send your resume and cover letter indicating the position of interest and where you saw posting to ECCCareers@ramaz.org.
 

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations.

Anchored in the teaching of Torah and mitzvot (charitable deeds), students’ lives are enriched by an exceptional, devoted faculty; a Hebrew immersion program that begins in Nursery; a love for Israel; the cultural resources of Manhattan; and pride in their American heritage. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and inspired to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. The school, now in its 85th year, has a reputation for excellence both locally and internationally. We invite you to visit the website.

The Ramaz School is seeking daily substitute teachers for the 2022-2023 school year for Lower School and ECC classes. We are seeking warm, passionate and collaborative educators to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Substitute in General Studies or Specialty Classes
• Follow lesson plans provided by regular classroom teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Coursework in Education or related field preferred
• Innovative and creative educator
• Passion for teaching

Compensation

• $150-200 per diem depending on education and experience

Please send a cover letter and resume to LSCareers@ramaz.org. 

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment; excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE. 

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. The Ramaz School is a leading Manhattan independent school, located on the Upper East Side, with 1,000 students N-12, serving the NY and Tri-State area Jewish Community. It operates from three main sites (ECC/LS, MS and
US), with over 300 employees.

The Ramaz School is seeking a Lower School General Studies teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Actively create a welcoming, warm, and respectful classroom environment
• Provide effective, engaging instruction in core subject areas (reading,writing, math, social studies)
• Develop positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Support students’ social and emotional growth; Responsive Classroom experience is a plus

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking and passionate educator to work with an energetic faculty embracing current best practices including Fundations, Singapore Math, and Design Thinking. You will become part of a collaborative grade-level team and work with full-time, on-site coaches in literacy and math. Undergraduate Degree required, Masters Level Degree in Education as well as experience working with young students preferred.

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 depending on experience and education

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to LSCareers@ramaz.org.

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits  package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. Anchored in the teaching of Torah and mitzvot (charitable deeds), students’ lives are enriched by an exceptional, devoted faculty; a Hebrew immersion program that begins in Nursery; a love for Israel; the cultural resources of Manhattan; and pride in their American heritage. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and inspired to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. The school, now in its 85th year, has a reputation for excellence both locally and internationally.

Ramaz’s Early Childhood Center is looking for a passionate, dynamic, forward thinking educator to join our team. Our center is embedded in an inquiry based curriculum that integrates each child’s individual potential and the responsibility as an institution to support and guide a child throughout their journey of wonder and learning. The school aims to provide an educational experience of the highest quality built
upon the belief that children have an innate curiosity and sense of discovery where educators support and ignite their love for learning.

Qualifications

• Experience within a progressive early childhood philosophy
• Knowledge of Judaic Studies curriculum within an early childhood program
• Eager to share effective practices with colleagues and has a "toolbox" of ideas and strategies
• Collaborator by nature, strong leadership skills and enjoys working as part of a team
• Minimum of 3-5 years as a lead teacher with a background in progressive methodology
• Master’s degree required
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new skills quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands on instructional support coaching educators in and out of the classroom environment
• Guiding practice within an age-appropriate emergent curriculum and inquiry based learning incorporating the development of skills for math, science, literacy, and social/emotional functioning
• Modeling best practice in instruction as it relates to classroom expectations, time management, use of language and materials in a responsive classroom
• Lead teaching teams in the areas of planning, instruction and classroom management including the review of lessons plans and implementation of curricular goals
• Collaborate closely with supervisors
• Be a consumer of research and generate ideas rooted in best practice in early childhood education
• Provide ongoing feedback to teaching teams within the framework of a growth mindset
• Implement assigned administrative duties
• Demonstrated ability to connect meaningfully with young children and to engage productively with all members of the school community, including students, faculty, staff, and parents and guardians.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with energetic faculty members. The Ramaz School offers a friendly supportive work environment and the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

Please send your resume and cover letter indicating the position of interest and where you saw posting to ECCCareers@ramaz.org.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

We look forward to hearing from you.

LS General Studies Learning Specialist

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. The Ramaz School is a leading Manhattan independent school, located on the Upper East Side, with 1,000 students N-12, serving the NY and Tri-State area Jewish Community. It operates from three main sites (ECC/LS, MS and US), with over 300 employees.

The Ramaz School is seeking a Lower School General Studies Learning Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Support the academic, social, and emotional development of students
• Provide direct, multisensory instruction in small group settings to strengthen reading, writing, and math skills
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, and outside providers to best support the students
• Develop positive relationship with students, colleagues and families

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled special educator to become part of a collaborative team, working with an energetic faculty and embracing research-based practices to support students. Master’s degree in special education and relevant teaching experience required.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience and education. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to LSCareers@ramaz.org

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

The Ramaz School is a co-educational, Modern Orthodox, independent school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ramaz has a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime. Join us. Make a difference in their lives and yours.

The Ramaz School has an opening for a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2023-24 Academic Year.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching 5th and 6th grade Middle School Science.  This focusses greatly on, but is not limited to, Earth and Environment Science.

• Amending and developing the curriculum, including project-based learning and laboratory activities.

• Differentiating instruction and providing individualized support to students as necessary;

• Helping students grow as critical thinkers and problem solvers.

• Maintaining accurate records of student performance and writing report cards, including narrative reports;

• Attending weekly department and division meetings, as well as school-related activities, including occasional evening and weekend programs; and

• Demonstrating a commitment to professional growth through collaboration with colleagues and attending workshops. 

Requirements include:

• Undergraduate degree (required) and master’s degree (preferred) in a science discipline or education; 

• At least three years of experience teaching Science or STEM, preferably at the middle school level;

• Familiarity with technology in Science instruction;

• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching middle school students; and 

• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues about student learning and growth.

Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 commensurate with relevant experience and education.
Please send cover letter and resume to: mscareers@ramaz.org

Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 Academic Year -- Full or Part Time

The Ramaz School is a co-educational, Modern Orthodox, independent school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ramaz has a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime. Join us. Make a difference in their lives and yours.

The Ramaz Middle School is seeking a candidate with a strong math background and experience working with Middle School students grades 5-8.

Responsibilities:

• Teach multiple grades of mathematics
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress
• Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development 

Requirements:

• Self-motivated, independent, and flexible colleague and teacher
• Collaborative and supportive team member
• Computer literate

Qualifications

• Strong and advanced knowledge of the course content and pedagogy
• Good organizational skills along with technological proficiency and adaptability
• Bachelor’s degree in Math or Math Education, Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience teaching Middle School Math
• Special education experience a plus, but not required

Compensation:

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with relevant experience and education

Qualified applicants should email mscareers@ramaz.org.

 

Learning Specialist for grades 5-8

The Ramaz School is a co-educational, Modern Orthodox, independent school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Ramaz has a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to discover the best in oneself and in others, and to gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world. Ramaz is a school from nursery through 12th grade, but its education lasts a lifetime. Join us. Make a difference in their lives and yours.

The Ramaz Middle School is looking for a Learning Specialist for grades 5-8 for the 2023-2024 academic year. Part-time or full-time is available. Qualified candidates will have teaching experience and an M.A. preferred. Special Education certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support in the classroom, 1:1 or small group settings to students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or ADHD and executive functioning deficits
• Conversant with multi-sensory programs and approaches to reading remediation
• Implement extended time and special accommodations for Learning Center students as needed
• Communicate about Learning Center students throughout the year with parents, outside professionals, administration and school psychologist as needed - Conference regularly with teachers regarding Learning Center students’ progress
• Attend grade wide weekly team meetings about students
• Participate in Board of Education phone conferences
• Participate in parent teacher conferences
• Complete behavior rating scales and Board of Education teacher progress reports for LC students as needed
• Participate in weekly LC meetings
• Prepare student progress reports

Requirements:
This role requires that the individual be a:

• Self-motivated, independent, and flexible colleague and teacher.
• Collaborative and supportive team member
• Student-centered educator who can differentiate instruction and learning
• Computer literate
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• A Master’s Degree in special education

In addition, the ideal candidate would possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with learning disabled students
• A passion for education and desire to be a life-long learner

Qualified applicants should email mscareers@ramaz.org.
Salary Range $55,000-$70,000

Ramaz School seeks to hire a dynamic Upper School English Teacher who is driven to create a classroom environment where student learning combines academic rigor with passion for literary investigation. Responsibilities include teaching English to students from 9th-12th grade, participating collegially in meetings and taking an active role in the life of the School community.

Ramaz School is a co-educational Modern Orthodox Day School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with a commitment to fine character, respect for others and the highest standards of personal and academic integrity. The Ramaz School is a leading Manhattan independent school with 1,000 students N-12, serving the NY and Tri-State area Jewish community.

Our faculty:

• Provide high-quality, consistent instruction and mentoring to students
• Collaborate in ongoing professional development as members of a learning community
• Stay current with educational research, technology and pedagogy
• Maintain online curriculum guidelines, assignments and materials
• Pursue both self-guided and formal professional development on an ongoing basis
• Communicate thoughtfully with parents and guardians

They are:

• Lifelong learners who have a passion for teaching and mentoring children
• Interested in and committed to teaching subject matter from multiple cultural perspectives
• Committed to working in an open-minded, inclusive community
• Knowledgeable about content
• Able to teach reading and writing skills
• Clear about instructional goals and adept at providing students with effective feedback
• Clear communicators with their students about academic expectations
• Excited about and responsible for student outcomes
• Knowledgeable about their students

Qualifications:

• MA Degree minimum in relevant area(s)
• Teaching certification preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in teaching reading and writing skills
• Commitment to work with department members and with other disciplines to create meaningful connections for students
• Superb written and oral communication as well as organizational and time-management skills
• Belief in the value of all types of diversity
• Respect for the mission of a dual-curriculum, Modern-Orthodox school
• Commitment to teaching and nurturing the social and emotional learning of children
• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment; excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your interest teaching high school English to annbc@ramaz.org and Ms. Susan Litwack, at litwacks@ramaz.org

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 Commensurate with Experience

In the heart of New York City is Ramaz - a Modern Orthodox Day School with a rich history of Jewish education, academic distinction, and nurturing of individual abilities and aspirations. To be a student at Ramaz is to be encouraged, supported, and taught how to learn effectively at a high level, discover the best in oneself and in others, and gain a profound, spirited sense of responsibility to the world.

The Ramaz School seeks to hire a full-time Learning Center Director beginning in the 2024- 2025 school year.

The Director provides vision and direction for the Learning Center Program by supporting students with different disabilities and challenges while supporting teachers in their efforts to teach students with different learning needs within the classroom.

The Learning Center Director is charged with developing learning plans that meet the needs of the learning center students and the challenges that teachers confront in their implementation of the plans. In this capacity, the Learning Specialist will:

§ Develop individualized plans based on educational and neuropsychological testing and documentation from outside providers. These plans describe how each student learns best, areas of struggle or concern, and strategies to share this information with US faculty.

§ Rigorously supervise learning center faculty and monitor student progress to ensure that goals are being implemented and that students receive the support necessary. That support is given in one on one and group work settings in the learning center, as well as in the classroom.

§ Collect, review and interpret psycho-educational evaluations and take an active role in the identification and remediation of individual student learning profiles.

§ Coordinate scheduling, support services, study skills programs, and reasonable accommodations for learning center services.

§ Manage information about students with diagnosed learning differences and maintain records and reports for assessment purposes, produce reports and feedback for internal and external constituents.

§ Support faculty and parent concerns/issues for students in cooperation with the school psychologist and administration to enhance student learning.

§ Serve as a link to the College Board and ACT for learning center students and act as an advocate for students applying for accommodations on standardized tests.

§ Develop and implement learning center policies and procedures, facilitate training as needed for staff in the areas of learning development, learning strategies, and identification of different learning styles.

§ Stay abreast of current and developing trends in Developmental Education and learning assistance programs. Required Qualifications: § Masters degree in Education, Special Education or related subjects.

§ Have five or more years related experience in teaching and supporting high school age students with learning differences.

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment; excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future. Ramaz is an EOE.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send resume and cover letter indicating position of interest and where you saw posting to: krupkam@ramaz.org

The Ramaz Upper School seeks to hire an Upper School Learning Support Teacher for Grades 9 through 12 with a focus on the Humanities for the 2024/2025 school year.

Ramaz School is a co-educational Modern Orthodox Day School on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with a commitment to fine character, respect for others and the highest standards of personal and academic integrity. The Ramaz School is a leading Manhattan independent school with 1,000 students N-12, serving the NY and Tri-State area Jewish community.

Duties:

• Work with identified students in general curriculum studies.
• Work with students on study skills, organization, and executive functioning.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, faculty, and the administration.
• Keep appropriate records of students, accommodations, and work completed.
• Engage in school duties as assigned by administration.
• Support the maintenance of a positive, innovative, student-based learning environment.
• Support the mission of the Ramaz School.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of students and their records.
• Teach a specialized, skills focused English or History course to 9th or 10th graders.

Experience and Background:

• Experience with high school students required.
• We are looking for someone who is excited about working with students with learning differences and who will participate in maintaining the positive atmosphere of the Learning Center.
• Proficiency in multisensory teaching techniques and experience teaching students with language- based learning disabilities.
• Emotional intelligence and good communication skills are necessary.
• Certification or Master’s degree in Special Education or Learning Disabilities will be considered positively but is not required.
• An ability to teach high school level English or History will be considered positively but not required.
• Must be collaborative, flexible, and goal-oriented.

The Ramaz School offers a friendly, progressive work environment; excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package – plus the chance to have an impact on our children's future.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the Learning Center position, to annbc@ramaz.org

Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000

Ramaz is an EOE.