Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher
About The Position
Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full time Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher for grades 6-8. The Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher will support the teaching and learning of Chumash, Torah She'be'al Peh and Ivrit, as well as daily Tefillah; and will play an active role in planning and executing special programming. The position is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain valuable professional training and experience in formal Jewish education. Our Judaic Studies education is text based and values oriented. We balance formal and creative approaches and integrate the learning of text skills with themes of individual, Jewish communal and universal identity; Jewish beliefs and practices; Jewish history; and human nature. Applicants are expected to be passionate about Judaism and about fostering the connection between a diverse student body and our sacred texts and traditions. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs. Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Jewish education
- Strong Jewish text skills
- Oral Hebrew language skills
- Enjoy the process of teamwork
Responsibilities
- Support the teaching and learning of Chumash, Torah She'be'al Peh and Ivrit, as well as daily Tefillah
- Play an active role in planning and executing special programming
- Address the needs of students
- Develop curriculum
- Plan special programming
- Pay individual attention to students with a range of learning profiles
- Foster the connection between a diverse student body and our sacred texts and traditions
- Nurture students’ curiosity
- Cultivate their imagination
- Encourage creative expression
- Value their initiative
- Build their critical-thinking skills
Benefits
- Full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on years of experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
