Job Description

RZJHS, located in Deerfield, is seeking a skilled, passionate Computer Science teacher to teach one section of computer science, which meets two times per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) between roughly 1pm-2pm . The section may involve differentiated curriculum and instruction, utilizing both the AP Computer Science A curriculum and an Introduction to Java curriculum that has been in place

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly professional faculty at a school that offers a robust and rigorous dual curriculum in General and Jewish Studies. At minimum, qualified candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree and hold a professional teaching license in their particular subject area.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Teachers report directly to their Department Chairs and work closely with the Dean of Faculty and Academic Dean. Teachers are responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Planning and Instruction: Plans and delivers instruction based on clear, departmentally agreed upon course learning targets.
2. Assessment: Assesses student understanding using a variety of formative and summative instruments aligned to course learning targets.
3. Classroom Environment: Establishes and maintains clear expectations for student conduct.
4. Professionalism: Demonstrates professional judgment, ethical conduct, and appropriate language/behavior with colleagues, students, and families. Follows policies contained in the Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Faculty Handbook.

Contract Dates

August 10, 2026– June 30, 2027

Compensation

$10,000 - $12,000, based on degree and experience.

Who We Are

Located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School is a private, co-educational high school. Our mission is to create a culture of academic excellence that inspires and prepares our students to think critically, achieve their full potential, and live Judaism as responsible and involved citizens in the modern world.

Rochelle Zell offers a college preparatory program that combines a rigorous general studies education with a comprehensive Jewish studies education. Small classes and individualized instruction help students find their own voice, solve problems creatively, cultivate respect for individual differences, and develop a deep dedication to learning. Rochelle Zell also offers strong athletic and fine arts programs, as well as numerous extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. These opportunities pave the way for our students to matriculate into some of the best colleges and universities in the country and abroad.

Rochelle Zell opened its doors as Chicagoland Jewish High School (CJHS) in 2001 to 26 students and has continued to grow. Upon receiving a generous endowment from the Zell family, the school was renamed in honor of the Zell family matriarch, Rochelle Zell. Our current enrollment consists of 137 students drawn from over 20 communities in the Chicago area and beyond.

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