Job Description

ABOUT US _______________________________________________________________

The Jewish Leadership Academy is a world-class Jewish Middle and Upper School dedicated to

developing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami’s most ambitious students for a life of

purpose, commitment, and service.

JLA is committed to:

● Challenging inquisitive minds to think critically and creatively to pursue the highest

academic standards across all disciplines.

● Putting values into action by embedding leadership training and community service into

the heart of the educational program.

● Engaging the mind and stirring the soul to connect with the Jewish past and the Jewish

present, the Jewish People and the Jewish State, through the broad and embracing lens

of Modern Orthodoxy.

With a state-of-the-art campus in the Pinewood neighborhood of Miami, JLA accepts student applications for grades 6 through 12 for the academic year 2025-2026.

JLA seeks an outstanding faculty of all faiths who believe in and actively support the school’s mission to educate Jewish students at the highest academic levels while connecting them deeply to their heritage and faith. We carefully seek to create and maintain a values-driven faculty culture committed to high standards, and rooted in respect for all. Above all, we seek faculty who have a genuine love for teaching. Click to view our Culture Deck.

ART DEPARTMENT ____________________________________________________

The Art Department offers classes in both visual and performing arts. Within the visual arts, we offer traditional and digital art forms. The Fine Arts curriculum for middle and high school fosters creativity, technical skill, and artistic expression through a diverse and engaging program. Students explore a range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media, while developing a strong foundation in artistic techniques, principles of design, and art history.

At the middle school level, the curriculum emphasizes exploration and skill-building, encouraging students to experiment with materials and cultivate personal expression. As students progress into high school, they refine their artistic voice through advanced coursework, critical analysis, and portfolio development. Integrated studies connect art to culture, history, and contemporary issues, fostering a deeper appreciation for visual storytelling and creative problem-solving.

Through hands-on projects, critiques, and collaborative opportunities, the program nurtures confidence, innovation, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts, preparing students for further artistic study or a deeper engagement with visual culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES _________________________________________________________

Employment will commence in August 2025. Responsibilities will include:

• 20 teaching periods per week (5 periods daily M-Th)
• Advisory, media literacy, research, service learning, or mentorship role as part of our unique Friday schedule.
• Tutorial sessions twice weekly
• Robust professional development throughout the year
• Special onboarding and leadership programming with students for the first 3 weeks of the school year

QUALIFICATIONS _________________________________________________________

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the middle/upper school level, as well as a strong foundation in classroom pedagogy. He/She must have an undergraduate degree in a related field, though advanced degrees are preferred. Experience working with gifted and talented students is an asset.

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to connect with and inspire students.
• The ability and desire to work collaboratively on a high-functioning team.
• Excellent people skills.
• Mastery of Google Workspace for Education and an overall comfort with technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The desire to be a part of a learning community.
• A strong work ethic.
• A deep understanding of project and inquiry-based learning.

BENEFITS__________________________________________________________

A strong benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive salary
• Full health, dental, and vision for employee
• 8% annual retirement match
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Generous PTO
• Relocation stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance

To apply, send cover letter and CV to: Executive Assistant to the Associate Head of the Upper School, Andrea Aguiniga aaguiniga@jlamiami.org.

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