B'nai Jeshurun - Religious School Teacher (23'-24' Academic Year)

ABOUT OUR CONGREGATION — B’NAI JESHURUN

Since our founding in 1825, B’nai Jeshurun (BJ) has been at the forefront of the American Jewish experience. As we approach our third century, our vision is focused on the spiritual work of transformation and on the creation of a Jewish path that is authentic, profound, and helps all members of our community seek and live their purpose to the fullest. Our spiritual leaders and our approximately 1,800 member households share a vision of a diverse, dynamic, and welcoming community that offers many paths to Jewish religious life. Our unfolding vision for life after the pandemic imagines a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual prayer, learning, and programming that is accessible to all seekers wherever they are.

As such, our staffing model is evolving to build and deliver this unique offering with excellence and care. BJ is committed to creating a staff culture and congregational community that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable. In particular, we have been on a journey over the past several years to understand the history and impact of racism in America, within the American Jewish community, and within the BJ congregation and staff in particular. We seek to build a community and staff that reflects and celebrates the diversity of America, as well as of the Jewish community, and are looking for team members who want to be part of our ongoing learning and to contribute to it.

Job Overview:

B’nai Jeshurun is seeking part-time creative, dedicated, and tech-competent educators to teach in our Hebrew School program, Kadima@BJ. We are searching for enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals who will partner with us in keeping Judaism relevant and exciting for our students and their families. Our program places an emphasis on tefillah, spirituality, music, and community. Kadima@BJ meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM. Teachers are expected to be onsite 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the school day.B’nai Jeshurun is seeking part-time creative, dedicated, and tech-competent educators to teach in our Hebrew School program, Kadima@BJ. We are searching for enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals who will partner with us in keeping Judaism relevant and exciting for our students and their families. Our program places an emphasis on tefillah, spirituality, music, and community. Kadima@BJ meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM. Teachers are expected to be onsite 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the school day.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as a positive Jewish role model for our students

  • Fulfilling all aspects of the curriculum

  • Creating an email distribution list for the parents of students in your class(es) and emailing updates to the parents each week that school is in session

  • Maintaining accurate records of student performance, behavior and/or learning challenges

  • Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for learning in connection with all school activities

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • Prior experience teaching and writing lesson plans is preferable, but not required

  • Jewish education (preferred, but not required)

  • Patience and flexibility

  • Strong communication skills

  • All educators must be fully (with at least one booster) vaccinated against Covid-19

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Teachers must be able to travel to B’nai Jeshurun’s location. Stooping, bending, and reaching for and carrying files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, professional development, mentoring, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. This is a part-time teaching position and the compensation rate begins at $3,000 commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to the Assistant Director of Family Life and Learning, Calle Schueler, at cschueler@bj.com, with the subject line, “Hebrew School Educators.”

B’nai Jeshurun is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recognition of our values, commitment to social justice, and responsibility to our spiritual leaders and staff, congregants, and the communities within which we live and work. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, veterans, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

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