K-2 Congregational School Teacher and Tot Shabbat Lead

Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia (Manayunk), PA is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic educator to serve as the lead teacher in our Gan Aleph Bet (Grades K-2) class and lead Tot and Family Programming. Mishkan Shalom is a dynamic, diverse, progressive and inclusive Reconstructionist Jewish community with an outstanding Congregational School, an array of adult education opportunities,  a community of Tikkun Olam activists and more. Please read through our Statement of Principles before applying for this position.   

We encourage students to explore their relationship with Judaism through experiential play, story telling, the arts, prayer, and Tikkun Olam. The K-2 Teacher will be provided with curricular resources and support and will work with an experienced team of supportive colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary-age children in a Jewish educational setting (school, camp, youth group, etc.)
• Creative, team-oriented approach to teaching
• Familiarity with Reconstructionist Judaism (preferred)
• Experience working with children with a variety of learning needs (preferred)

Job Requirements

• Maintain availability Saturday mornings, 9:00 AM–Noon, from September 2026 through mid-May 2027
• Teach K-2 class with approved curriculum
• Incorporate experiential play, storytelling, arts, prayer, and Tikkun Olam
• Attend 3-4 staff meetings or professional development sessions during the year
• Lead Tot and Family Programming
• Design programming for tots and families several times per year, which may include song, prayer, crafting, storytelling, or discussion
• Run sessions alongside K-2 class time, with support from parents, a teacher's aide, and/or madrichim (teen leaders) 
• Submit to a criminal and security background check

Pay: Total compensation for the 2026-2027 school year is $4,500, with payments made in equal monthly installments.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to Holli Goldenberg, School Director at [email protected]