Career Opportunities

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• 1st through 4th-Grade Literacy Specialist

  Hillel Day School is a vibrant and joyful, early childhood-through-eighth-grade Jewish day school in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Hillel is committed to embracing an authentic and rigorous education for the modern learner. Teachers at Hillel enjoy fostering an academic culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity where learning is lasting and infectious. 

   

  Position Description:

   

  The Literacy Specialist is a full-time employee managing a caseload of approximately 30 students and reports to the Director of Student Services. This staff person works closely with the Leadership Team and the 1st through 4th grade faculty. 

  The Literacy Specialist supports early elementary school students with developing early literacy skills; provides individual and small group instruction as appropriate; follows an MTSS framework; and serves as a resource for staff and families alike. 

  This position will start on Monday, August 18, 2025 for Professional Development.

  Requirements

   

  Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction for students, both in push-in and pull-out environments. 
  • Recognize signs of learning challenges and identify students in need of intervention.
  • Assist classroom teachers in the differentiation of instruction to ensure effective delivery of content to a variety of learners. Regularly meet with classroom teachers for this collaboration and planning.
  • Develop Learning Plans, with measurable goals and objectives. 
  • Regularly collect data to accurately monitor, assess, and report student achievement and progress. This includes the leading of universal screenings. 
  • Provide individualized instruction to students that require the highest level of intervention. Utilize scientifically research-based interventions to promote growth.
  • Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss pupil progress with parents, for students on caseload and to collaboratively present, with classroom teachers, on students supported in the general classroom.
  • Communicate, and meet, with families to discuss the progress of their children and build trusting relationships with families.
  • Oversee and ensure the implementation of classroom accommodations. 
  • Support teaching staff by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners. 
  • Assume an active role in Student Problem Solving and Planning (SPSP) meetings. 
  • Coordinate with outside specialists when necessary, regarding Psychoeducational evaluations, and collaborate with tutors. Read and summarize all Psychoeducational evaluations. 
  • Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Student Services. 

  Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field. Master’s degree in Special Education preferred. 
  • At least three years of experience, as a Learning Specialist, or in a related role such as Resource Room Teacher.
  • Independent school experience preferred. 
  • Familiarity with legal responsibilities of independent schools related to IEPs, Nonpublic Service Plans, and 504 plans. 
  • Preferred knowledge of The Science of Reading, Orton Gillingham, University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI), Heggerty, etc. 
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, leadership, and parents. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
  • Positive attitude, flexible approach, team-centered, and strong values needed. 

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• Middle School-English and Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

  Hillel Day School, a Jewish Day School in Metropolitan Detroit, seeks a full-time, Middle School English and Language Arts (ELA)Teacher to join our team of dedicated and passionate educators. 

   

  As a member of the ELA team at Hillel, you are responsible for planning instructional activities that align with our curricular goals and meeting the needs, interests, and abilities of our students. Hillel strives to create a safe and welcoming classroom environment, conducive to learning, by building strong relationships and employing creative, effective instructional techniques. Hillel teachers understand our mission to deliver an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade.

   

  At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment. This position will be required to start on Monday, August 18, 2025, for Professional Development Week.

   

   Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement lessons to meet curricular goals while working collaboratively with colleagues
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, including progress reports and report cards.
  • Report to all duties as assigned on the provided schedule
  • Foster social-emotional growth by building a classroom community
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by developing positive personal relationships and maintaining expectations and procedures
  • Communicate to families about academic, social, and emotional growth

  Requirements:

  • Previous teaching experience 
  • Possess a passion for literature, strong writing skills, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning in middle schoolers
  • Ability to implement the best instructional practices
  • Ability to use and integrate technology
    • Experience with Google Drive and Google Classroom
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others 
  • Demonstrates professionalism, responsibility, and a strong work ethic
  • Displays a positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence 

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
  • Certification in Teaching preferred 
  • Able to lift up to 10 pounds

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• ECC Camp Counselor

  Hillel Day School located in Farmington Hills, Michigan is seeking Camp Counselors to join our growing camp. In this position you will play a key role in shaping and educating our campers by instructing them on numerous outdoor activities and experience. You will also collaborate with other counselors, create recreational plans and activities and lead campers in fun-filled projects.

   

  Camp Dates: June 16 through August 8, 2025
  

  • Full-time and Part-time positions available
  • Daily hours 8:30am - 3:15pm (Monday through Friday)
  • Willingness and ability to work with children ages 2-5 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team 
  • Patient, reliable, and creative
  • Supervise and engage with campers during all activities and meals

  Requirements

  • First Aid and CPR training and certification preferred. 
  • High School Graduate or College Students 
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor
  • Follow the CDC requirements for COVID
  • Background check and fingerprinting is required (reimbursement will be provided with receipt)

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• Guest Teacher

  At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment.

   

  Guest Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Implement lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to ensure a seamless learning experience  
  • Motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered environment  
  • Monitor student attendance and maintain effective classroom management  
  • Foster student participation, minimize distractions, and create a positive learning atmosphere  
  • Supervise students during class, lunch, and recess.

  Requirements:

  • A college degree in Education is preferred but not required. 
  • Experience working with children and strong communication skills.
  • Punctual, reliable, and able to manage student behavior effectively. 
  • Ability to maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment.  

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• Assistant Teacher Early Childhood (Full-time)

  Teacher Assistant for Early Childhood programs assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

   

  Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist the Lead Teacher to supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children enrolled at the ECC
  • Assist lead teacher with implementation of appropriate early childhood education experiences
  • Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher, which includes lesson plans
  • Supervise the classroom when the Lead Teacher is out of the room
  • Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
  • Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom
  • Help with the general housekeeping tasks
  • Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to Hillel Day School and the ECC at all times
  • Treat all children with dignity and respect
  • Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene: change diapers and assist with toilet training
  • Attend parent group and ECC functions
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Observe record and report on the behavior of individual children as assigned
  • Assist the Lead Teacher in other ways as requested
  • Other tasks as requested.
  • Always put the child first.

  Requirements

  • Understanding of current early childhood education practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner
  • Ability to lift children, bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking.
  • High school degree or equivalent

   

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• Kitchen Aide

  Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit (www.hillelday.org) delivers an outstanding general and Jewish education to Jewish children from early childhood through eighth grade. At Hillel, we inspire a passion for learning, responsibility to self and community, and devotion to Jewish living in a warm, innovative, and engaging environment. 

   

  We are seeking a full-time Kitchen Aide employee, Monday through Friday. 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Potential for overtime with in-house catering services. School year schedule August 18, 2025 through June 11, 2026.  Summer coverage for other staff taking time off may be available.

   

  Summary:

   

  The Kitchen Aide performs a variety of routine manual tasks associated with the cleaning of the kitchen area and food preparation equipment to ensure the kitchen is clean and operational at all times. 

  • Helps kitchen team in kitchen staff absences
  • Handwashing food preparation and serving equipment, utensils, pots, pans, etc.
  • Delivers and stores clean dishes and utensils to proper storage area
  • Cleans kitchen area, tables, cabinets, equipment and disposals of trash and garbage
  • Assists in loading food in disposable containers for carts or trucks for delivery
  • Assist with large catering events as required
  • Performs related kitchen duties as required and assigned
  • Help prep simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping, slicing, cutting cooking, baking, salad bar prep and service 
  • Report to the Food Service Manager
  • Help with stocking inventory and supplies
  • Able to follow health guidelines by state and local officials
  • Ability to work some weekends, Saturday nights after Shabbat, Sunday (catering) very rare
  • Other duties assigned as required under the Jewish day school guidelines
  • Attend and/or schedule meetings and trainings as required
  • Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance  

  Requirements:
  

  • High School Graduate 
  • Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a similar role
    
  • Knowledge of food and kitchen best practices and cooking methods
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Exceptional Customer-Service Skills

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