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Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Barrack) seeks an experienced, organized, thoughtful, and caring educator to serve as the full-time learning specialist for middle school students, adept with the push-in model for the 2023-2024 school year. Barrack is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12. located in Bryn Mawr, PA, and is the premier Jewish day school in the Delaware Valley, attracting students from Philadelphia and its suburbs, Allentown, New Jersey, and 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.

Barrack’s push-in program guides students to gain an understanding about how they best learn and to discover and develop the strategies and techniques to become independent learners. The learning specialist facilitates both learning in and out of the classroom: pushing into Core (language arts and social studies), science, and possibly Jewish studies classes to help students organize, focus and use time efficiently and works with the students in a small group outside the classroom on study, organizational, reading comprehension, writing, and executive functioning skills. Instruction is customized to best meet the needs of each student. 

Qualified candidates should be experienced in teaching executive functioning and metacognitive skills through multi-sensory techniques and have a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate current practices in education. The learning specialist will be expected to assist in creating classroom accommodations and modifications based on assessments and formal psycho-educational testing for students with learning differences. Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues and 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 academic program. A degree in special education or a related subject area is required.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Work with students individually and in small groups, providing support in the areas of executive functioning, reading, writing, and study skills

• Provide push-in support to students in Core (language art and social studies), science, and possibly Jewish studies classes

• Provide curriculum support as well as skills-based remediation for students

• Review psycho-educational evaluations and develop student learning plans

• Support classroom teachers with differentiated instruction and curriculum, as well as classroom based accommodations and modifications.

• Communicate with families and allied professionals

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in special education with 3-5 years of teaching experience and a strong background in educating middle school students.

• A positive, strong work ethic, able to meet deadlines in a timely manner

• Enthusiasm for working with students and participating in school life

• Kindness, patience, and a healthy sense of humor

• Ability to work as a team member, cooperatively, with administrators, faculty, and staff

• An understanding of developmentally appropriate strategies and practices for middle and upper grades

• Comfort with using technology such as word-processing, electronic presentations, web navigation, email, and learning and information management systems

• Strong organizational skills to maintain documentation and reports as well as to assist students with executive functioning skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to Mr. Matthew Dorsch, Director of Learning Support, at mdorsch@jbha.org.

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, New Jersey, and 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. 

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and caring educator to serve as a Middle School and High School Art teacher and advisor for the 2023-2024 school year. Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, develop student-centered curricula, and foster a growth mindset for each of their students. The successful candidate will develop an inclusive environment where students feel safe to take risks in their learning. In addition, the candidate should seek professional growth through team meetings, professional development opportunities, and collaboration with Barrack colleagues. The successful candidate has a strong work ethic and enjoys teaching middle school and high school students with energy and enthusiasm.

Qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating middle  and upper school students grades six through twelve. Master’s degree candidates are preferred

• Interest in the development of a Fine Arts curriculum. 

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, with experience in effective communicating 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 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.  

Salary is dependent on the highest degree obtained and the number of years of teaching experience. For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to Chris Farrell, Arts Department Chair (cfarrell@jbha.org).

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, New Jersey, and 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. 

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and caring educator to teach English beginning August 22, 2023, with the possibility of additional responsibilities. Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, teach close reading and critical analysis, and lead discussion based classes, as well as foster strong analytic writing skills. 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 upper school students and teach with energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. 

Qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating Upper School students; Master’s degree candidates are preferred

• Ability to teach a range of literature

• Passion for and experience teaching writing and the writing process

• Experience teaching close reading and critical analysis, and leading discussion based classes

• 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 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 Rachel Scheinmann, Humanities Department Chair (rscheinmann@jbha.org).

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy (Barrack) seeks an experienced, organized, thoughtful, and caring educator to serve as a full-time Learning Specialist for the 2023-2024 school year.

Barrack is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12. Located in Bryn Mawr, PA, and is the premier Jewish day school in the Delaware Valley, attracting students from Philadelphia and its suburbs, Allentown, New Jersey, and 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.

The Resource Program at Barrack guides students to gain an understanding about how to best learn and to discover the strategies and techniques to become independent learners. Small groups of 2-3 students work with an experienced learning specialist on study, organizational, reading comprehension, writing, and executive functioning  skills, within the context of their classroom content and materials. Each group is customized to best meet the needs of each student. 

Qualified candidates should be experienced in teaching executive functioning and metacognitive skills through multi-sensory techniques and have a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate current practices in education. The Learning Specialist will be expected to assist in creating classroom accommodations and modifications based on assessments and formal psycho-educational testing for students with learning differences. Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues and 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 academic program. A degree in Special Education or a related subject area is preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with students individually and in small groups, providing support in the areas of executive function, reading, writing, and study skills

• Provide curriculum support as well as skills-based remediation for students

• Review psycho-educational evaluations and develop student learning plans

• Support classroom teachers with differentiated instruction and curriculum, as well as classroom based accommodations and modifications.

• Communicate with families and allied professionals

• Plan professional development opportunities for faculty when necessary

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related subject area with 3 years of related teaching experience and a strong background in educating middle and upper school students

• A positive, strong work ethic, able to meet deadlines in a timely manner

• Enthusiasm for working with students and participating in school life

• Kindness, patience, and a healthy sense of humor

• Ability to work as a team member, cooperatively, with administrators, faculty, and staff

• An understanding of developmentally appropriate strategies and practices for middle and upper grades

• Comfort with using technology such as word-processing, electronic presentation, web navigation, email, and learning and information management systems

• Strong organizational skills to maintain documentation and reports as well as to assist students with executive functioning skills

• Communication and interpersonal relation skills with children and adults

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to: Mr. Matthew Dorsch, Director of Learning Support at mdorsch@jbha.org.

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. 

Barrack is situated on an idyllic, 35-acre wooded campus, ideally suited for a variety of athletic activities. Our campus includes a newly resurfaced state of the art astroturf multi-purpose field, a beautiful field house that is poised for expansion, tennis courts, and multiple walking trails. 

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy seeks a student-centered and proven leader to become its Athletic Director beginning July 2023. The Director is responsible for the overall athletic program, which includes visioning, management, scheduling, and daily operations, while also leading a talented group of coaches, partnering with a dedicated group of families, and supporting an outstanding group of student-athletes. The Athletic Director also serves as the department chair of our health and physical education program, envisioning and overseeing curriculum, courses, activities, and the faculty members of the department. 

The Athletic Director collaborates and partners with the senior leadership team of the school, including the Head of School, as well as academic and non-academic departments within the school community. 

The ideal candidate will be able to lead a robust program with a rich athletic tradition and history, inspire continued participation and growth of our program to the benefit of our students and community while listening and communicating effectively across constituencies. Some of the characteristics the successful candidate will possess include a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, the ability to manage short and long-term projects, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a large organization, a high level of emotional intelligence, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and an understanding and respect for the commitments of student-athletes within a rigorous academic setting.

Primary responsibilities of the Athletic Director position include but may not be limited to:

• Envision and lead the athletic program while collaborating and partnering with senior leadership of the school 

• Provide leadership, supervision, evaluation, and coordination of the middle school and upper school athletic programs 

• Manage all varsity, junior varsity, and middle school sports, including team rosters, calendaring, schedules, uniforms, and other relevant activities

• Recruit, hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate an outstanding coaching staff across all sports

• Oversee and work with facilities and operations teams to ensure all athletic facilities and fields are in excellent condition

• With support and oversight from Business Office, create and manage budget for the athletic program

• Coordinate transportation for away games and any off-campus practices

• Coordinate on-site facility rentals as well as secure outside rentals of fields and/or facilities for athletic teams  

• Serve as a representative of the school and the face of the athletic program at any league meetings, games, Open House events, alumni gatherings, or similar programs 

• Serve as the department chair for the Health/Physical Education Department, including oversight of the program and curriculum and supervision of two full-time faculty members

• Teach Health/Physical Education courses or other relevant topics as needed

• Prepare and coordinate end of season athletic assemblies, award events, alumni activities, or similar

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues about policies, procedures, and ongoing events in the athletic program

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Debra Nathans (dnathans@jbha.org), Executive Assistant to the Head of School.

• Prior coaching experience required
• Positive role model, leader, and teacher of soccer
• Knowledge of soccer skill
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect

• Assist and support Head Soccer Coach during practices and games
• Attend all practices and games
• Coach student-athletes in the sport of soccer
• Travel to and from off-site locations (practice or contests) with student-athletes on the bus
• Build meaningful relationships with players as it pertains to soccer
• Teach the game of soccer including individual skills and team strategies
• Represent the school in a manner that exhibits and promotes Barrack’s mission and values
• Support of overall athletic program and student-athletes
• Attend sports awards assembly

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 is seeking an energetic and motivated head coach for our Girls’ Varsity Basketball program. This seasonal position is responsible for, under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, the management of the girls’ varsity basketball team.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching high-level basketball at the high school, club, or prep level

• Ability to motivate and teach student-athletes

• Must demonstrate effective coaching skills 

• Knowledge of basketball skill

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with players, parents, staff, and administration

• Teach the game of basketball at both the individual and team levels

• Help to develop the physical skills of individual basketball players

• Establish a strong and positive team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect that aligns with the school’s core values

• Build meaningful relationships with players and families as it pertains to basketball

• Help to mentor the upper school and middle school head and assistant coaches

• Assist in the development of the middle school and upper school basketball programs

• Expand the off-season basketball program (summer camps, weight training/conditioning, open gym, etc) 

• Drive student-athletes to practices and games in team van if needed

• Support the athletic program and student-athletes

• Attend end-of-season sports awards assembly

This is a stipend position

Please send cover letters and resumes to:

Johnny Bistline, Director of Athletics

jbistline@jbha.org

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 is seeking an energetic and motivated head coach for our Boys’ Varsity Basketball program. This seasonal position is responsible for, under the guidance of the Director of Athletics, the management of the boys’ varsity basketball team.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching high-level basketball at the high school, club, or prep level

• Ability to motivate and teach student-athletes

• Must demonstrate effective coaching skills 

• Knowledge of basketball skill

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with players, parents, staff, and administration

• Teach the game of basketball at both the individual and team levels

• Help to develop the physical skills of individual basketball players

• Establish a strong and positive team culture that values leadership, responsibility, and respect that aligns with the school’s core values

• Build meaningful relationships with players and families as it pertains to basketball

• Help to mentor the upper school and middle school head and assistant coaches

• Assist in the development of the middle school and upper school basketball programs

• Expand the off-season basketball program (summer camps, weight training/conditioning, open gym, etc) 

• Drive student-athletes to practices and games in team van if needed

• Support the athletic program and student-athletes

• Attend end-of-season sports awards assembly

This is a stipend position

Please send cover letters and resumes to:

Johnny Bistline, Director of Athletics

jbistline@jbha.org

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 is seeking a Part-Time Athletic Trainer to work with our student-athletes during practices and games. The Athletic Trainer will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will be responsible for evaluating, treating, and preventing athletic injuries. They will work closely with coaches, parents, and medical professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of our student-athletes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide preventative and rehabilitative care to student-athletes

• Evaluate and treat athletic injuries

• Develop and implement injury prevention programs

• Manage and maintain athletic training equipment and supplies

• Communicate effectively with coaches, parents, and medical professionals

• Keep accurate medical records and document injuries

• Follow all local, state, and national regulations and guidelines for athletic training

• Attend all home practices and games

• Travel with teams for away games as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training program

• Valid verification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

• Valid state license to practice as a certified athletic trainer within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Valid CPR certification

• Ability to communicate effectively with coaches, parents, and medical professionals

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to John Bistline, Athletic Director at jbistline@jbha.org.