Religious School Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year
We are looking to hire motivated individuals to serve as teachers in our p/t weekly supplemental school program.
We operate on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4-6 and Saturday morning from 9-10:30. We have openings for various days or multiple days.
The program runs from September through May, and it includes staff development days and staff meetings. If you have a passion for Jewish Education and you are creative and energetic, we are the place for you!
Responsibilities:
- Act as a lead teacher for assigned grade level, engaging students with the content and keeping track of their progress throughout the year
- Create weekly lesson plans with guidance from the Director
- Engage in weekly communication with students’ families and/or guardians
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class to prepare for the day’s lesson
- Have all necessary teaching materials ready at the start of class time (teaching supplies will be provided by the JRS program)
- Attend occasional staff meetings and paid professional development sessions
- Be a dugma (a role model) to your students
Qualifications:
- Formal and/or informal education experience, camp experience a plus!
- Background in or solid understanding of Judaic studies
- Strong Hebrew language knowledge, especially Jewish Life vocabulary
- An understanding of how to nurture each child’s unique talents and abilities
- Creative, fun, and enthusiastic
- Collaborative team player
- Enjoy teaching and spending time with children
- Strong communication and organizational skills
About the Jackson Religious School:
The Nathaniel H. and Fanny Stricks Jackson Religious School offers a warm and enthusiastic environment committed to building our children’s sense of Jewish integrity and self-esteem. Our goal is for all students graduating from the Jackson Religious School to feel prepared to lead Jewish lives—through their knowledge base, experience, understanding, and practical skills. We use the lenses of Torah, holidays, Israel, history, and Hebrew/Tefillah (prayer) to explore our Judaism. We prioritize meaningful, interactive learning that allows our students to personally connect to their Judaism. Our teachers build deep relationships with our students, and our small class sizes allow for individualized attention and learning. We’re a vibrant learning community that prepares our students to participate in Jewish life within and beyond Sutton Place Synagogue.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:
This is a Part Time position in our weekly Supplemental School program
We operate on Monday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, and Saturday morning
Salary of $50-$65 per hour, JRS sessions are 2 hours
Salary commensurate with experience. Position includes paid time off
Reimbursement for professional development may be available
About Sutton Place Synagogue www.spsnyc.org
We are your Jewish Home, wherever you are, we…
- Inspire through spiritual connections, meaningful prayer, and impactful tzedakah;
- Educate through outstanding schools, compelling adult programming, and opportunities for growth and leadership; and
- Engage through personal relationships, with a warm and vibrant membership shaped by local and global experiences
…a community for every stage of life