High School STEM Educator

Hillel Academy of Tampa Bay -

Hillel Academy in Tampa, Florida is seeking an experienced high school STEM educator to enthusiastic about mathematics and the sciences and with strong interpersonal skills to inspire students and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.

As the founding STEM educator for Hillel Academy’s high school, this individual will have the opportunity to envision a STEM program that truly prepares students for higher education and careers.

Hillel Academy of Tampa, Florida, an FCIS-accredited Jewish day school located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in the Carrollwood neighborhood is poised to be the Bay region’s premier pluralistic Jewish day school currently serving 225 children, their families, and the community aged one through eighth grade.

After fifty-three years of exemplary education and developing young minds and Jewish souls, the 2024-2025 school year will welcome its first cohort of high school students.

This individual will embrace our diverse community, promote our Culture of Chesed, inspire students, and motivate them to forge their unique paths forward.

Mission

Hillel Academy is an inclusive community anchored in a culture of chesed (kindness) that empowers students of all backgrounds to develop their individual potential and identity, shaped by a comprehensive academic program and dynamic Jewish life and learning.

Vision

Hillel Academy is a vibrant center for Jewish education, family connection, and community engagement. Hillel Academy graduates are lifelong learners who demonstrate confidence, kindness, and respect and share a commitment to the Jewish people and Israel.

High School STEM Educator

Responsibilities & Duties

Plan, develop and execute lesson plans

Adapt teaching for individual students, small groups, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students

Evaluate student progress and the ability to meet course standards in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

As a Cambridge school, prepare qualified students for AICE assessments

Establish and maintain standards of student behavior

Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

Maintain professional competence through professional development opportunities.

Develop and nurture community partnerships to ensure core and signature program curriculum success

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in preparing for FCIS Accreditation Self-Study process

Uphold a faculty culture that is collaborative and empowering and in sync with Hillel Academy’s Culture of Chesed (kindness)

Encourage, foster, and maintain meaningful relationships with all stakeholders including teachers, staff, administrators, students, parents, Board, and major community stakeholders

Criteria for Successful Candidates

Innovating and creating STEM- based learning experiences for students

Ability to engage 100% of students in their lesson

If not already developed, the desire and ability to learn and utilize the Cambridge curriculum and pedagogy

Developing lesson plans that incorporate our Cambridge Learning Attributes

Using data to make informed instructional decisions via summative and formative assessment

Incorporating strategies to ensure all students succeed in meeting lesson objectives

Offering rigorous learning experiences where students do the majority of the thinking

Using technology to improve instructional outcomes

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or commensurate experience, in STEM education or field

A passion for innovative and profoundly meaningful teaching and learning

The ability to inspire, excite, and guide students

The ongoing desire to refine practice

Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

A strong desire to take initiative and make a meaningful impact within a tightly knit, supportive, and involved community

Interested Candidates, Please Submit The Following

A cover letter including stating why this job is exciting to you and why you’re the right fit

Current resume

One-age statement of educational philosophy and practice

Email to Roni Sade Wardeshaim, High School Start-Up Contractor, at [email protected]

Compensation Package

Base Salary

$50,000-$65,000 (10-months and commensurate with experience)

Note - in Florida, there is no income tax

Benefits

Moving stipend up to $3000

Tuition remission for children (when calculating remission, the Hillel Academy’s employee salary is not factored into the calculation)

All employees with children at Hillel Academy receiving remission are required to apply for the Florida Empowerment Scholarship from the State of Florida

Professional Development

Access to group health insurance and partial coverage of employee by the school

Access to dental and vision insurance at employee’s cost

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid-Flex-Days (PFD), holidays, breaks

Jewish holidays and school breaks

5 days Paid-Time-Off per year (sick / personal)

Portion of unused days paid out

1 day / week of Paid-Flex-Days (work from home days)

Final benefit - a really great working environment!