Permanent Substitute Teacher

Job Title: Religious School Permanent Sub

Department: Lifelong Learning

FLSA Status: $35- $55/hour Faculty – In-Person

Schedule: 2 – 10 hours per week

Reports to: Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning

About Us

Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring part-time religious school faculty members for our 2025-26 school year. Our innovative and unique religious school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Visit emanuelnyc.org/school to learn more about our school and our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer.

Openings:

• In-person permanent substitute (Grades PreK-8, Hebrew and Judaic Studies curricula)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and classroom management in the absence of regular teachers across various grade levels and subjects
• Follow and implement lesson plans left by the classroom teacher or create appropriate substitute plans when needed
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and productive classroom environment
• Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe and supportive learning atmosphere
• Collaborate with school staff to support student learning and uphold school policies
• Adapt to different classroom settings and instructional needs daily
• Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours

When and Where:

• Sunday (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus
• Monday (4:00 – 6:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus
• Wednesday (3:00-5:00 pm) in person at our downtown campus

The Ideal Candidate:

We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications!

• 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, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays, incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
• Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body
• Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area

Compensation, benefits, and why it’s great to work here:

• Pay begins at $35/hour (In person only)
• Up to two paid sick days per school year
• Generous (paid) professional development opportunities