Religious/Hebrew School Teacher

Religious/Hebrew School Teacher Job Description

Do you enjoy working with young children and want to inspire the next generation through joyful learning and Jewish values? Are you looking for a vibrant community that celebrates collaboration, connection, and diversity? Join the team at the Temple Beth Tikvah (TBT) and help shape the future, one curious mind at a time!

Your Responsibilities as a Religious/Hebrew School Teacher

As a Religious School teacher at TBT, you’ll take on an impactful role that allows you to:

• Create Inspiring Curriculum: Prepare creative, interactive lessons as part of a well-structured curriculum, with a focus on holidays, prayers, ethics/Mitzvot, Jewish identity, Torah stories, Jewish life, and Hebrew.

• Build Connections: Form meaningful relationships with children, parents, and staff, fostering a sense of trust, care, and collaboration. This includes upholding TBT’s Brit in all interactions.

• Collaborate with Your Team: Partner with fellow educators to share ideas, plan innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, and continuously enhance our learning environment. This will include attending weekly Zoom planning meetings, and yearly in-services, training sessions, and workshops to implement best practices into the classroom.

• Celebrate Growth: Track each child’s progress, communicating classroom activities and learning to parents through weekly emails.
• Support the Community: Participate, when necessary, in TBT’s vibrant events and programs to help strengthen connections between the Religious School and larger campus community. This may include participating in monthly family Shabbat service, Religious School-led Saturday morning services, family education programs, and holiday celebrations. 

Why Work with Us?

At TBT, we’re more than a workplace–we’re a community. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A Welcoming Environment: Be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values your voice and ideas.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
• Meaningful Impact: Help shape the next generation through Jewish values and traditions in a creative, inclusive setting
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a part-time, weekly schedule, with time to be present for the things that matter most to you.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who shares our passion for education, community, and Jewish values. Ideal candidates will have:

• Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to teach Hebrew, Torah, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
• Knowledge of student engagement and behavior management skills
• Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body

Location & Schedule Commitment

Location: Temple Beth Tikvah, Fullerton, CA (In-person)

Hours: Part-time, Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm (September through May), Weekday Zoom meeting with the Education Director and Youth Coordinator, Weekly lesson prep