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Coordinator of Alumni Relations
Full-Time Middle School Science Teacher

Coordinator of Alumni Relations

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (jbha.org), an independent Jewish day school in suburban Philadelphia, seeks a full-time Coordinator of Alumni Relations. The Coordinator of Alumni Relations will help fundraise, plan events, manage alumni social media and marketing efforts, and work to develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program designed to enhance loyalty, dedication, and support for the school from the Akiba/Barrack community.

Barrack Hebrew Academy will be entering its 75th year September, 2021 and is planning to celebrate our school’s success as well as the retirement of our beloved Head of School.

Interested candidates must be able to collaborate with colleagues, develop overall strategies for alumni relations and events, manage alumni relations and alumni events, collaborate with development associates for fundraising programs and solicitations, and develop and execute events and partnerships that raise visibility and build relationships. The Coordinator of Alumni Relations will report to the Chief Operations and Development Officer.

Qualified candidates will have:

Enthusiasm for the mission of Barrack and for Jewish day school education.
Knowledge about Akiba/Barrack and its proud legacy.
Stellar customer relations and interpersonal skills and excellent time management skills including the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Experience with fundraising and friendraising.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential materials and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
Eagerness to professionally interact with alumni and legacy parents and students.
Outstanding writing and communication skills.
Comfort with using social media platforms for outreach.
Ability to work directly with communications.
Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

Students and faculty at Barrack Hebrew Academy are guided by the four values in our school’s Derech Eretz Honor Code: Honor/Kavod, Moral Courage/Ometz Lev, Kindness/Hesed, and Community/Kehillah.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Akiba/Barrack alumna/alumnus preferred. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Randi Butow (rbutow@jbha.org).

Full-Time Middle School Science Teacher

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, an independent Jewish day school in suburban Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, dynamic and caring educator to serve as a full-time Middle School Science teacher and advisor beginning November 16, 2020. The available position will involve 6th grade Earth Science, 7th Grade Life Science, and 8th Grade Chemical/Physical Science. Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, to develop a student-centered curriculum, and to foster a growth mindset for each of their students. Developing an inclusive environment where students feel safe to take risks in their learning is a central value for the Barrack science program. In addition, the candidate should seek professional growth and learning through team meetings, professional development opportunities and collaboration with Barrack educators. The candidate must enjoy working with middle school students and teach with energy, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications include:

A bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating Middle School students grades six through eight. Master’s degree candidates are preferred
Interest in development of science curriculum in the context of real-world learning, STEAM and hands-on projects and assessments.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with experience in effective communication with parents, students, teachers and staff
Ability to function as a member of a team with administrators, teachers, students, and parents
A positive and strong work ethic
Ability to differentiate science instruction for students within a heterogeneous classroom setting
Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Proficiency in the use of classroom technology, including but not limited to: Google Suite, learning management systems, and email management.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to Aaron Silver, Science Department Chair (asilver@jbha.org).