Judaic Studies Teacher

Job Description

Position/Title: Judaic Studies Teacher – Elementary and Middle School

Industry Category: Education / Religious Organization / Non-Profit

Organization: Hershorin Schiff Community Day School

Status: Part-Time

About the Position

The Judaic Studies Teacher at Community Day School collaborates with our Director of Judaic to design and implement curriculum, including social action projects, festive celebrations, and Israeli education. Our goal is to create and maintain a nurturing and supportive classroom environment while implementing positive behavior support and classroom management. A supportive administrative team will provide the necessary guidance and professional development.

Job Responsibilities

• Support each student’s differentiated academic needs in the classroom, helping all students access the Judaic Studies curriculum.
• Foster a joyful appreciation for Judaism and a love for Israel among Jewish and non-Jewish students, parents, and staff.
• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience teaching Judaic studies in a school, temple, or camp environment.
• Empathetic to the needs and different dynamics of families who attend the school.
• Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; team-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Middle school teaching experience preferred

To Apply

CDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: up to $55,000

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Education & Instruction Occupations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

• Develop, prepare, and implement lesson plans based on the curriculum
• Use results of assessments to inform instruction
• Collaborate with other faculty members and administrative staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Prepare lessons that reflect differentiation for individual student needs
• Represent a positive role model for students reflective of the mission of the school
• Participate actively and meaningfully in Professional Development opportunities
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to the school philosophy