Congregational School Teachers

We are looking for two in-person teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see below for job descriptions. 

Mishkan Shalom Congregational School Teacher - Gan Aleph Bet (grades K-2)
Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm

Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia (Manayunk), PA is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic educator to serve as the lead teacher in our Gan Aleph Bet K-2 grade class Saturday mornings beginning in Fall 2025. This position will begin in the beginning of September and end in Mid May 2026.

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. Teacher will be provided with curricular resources and support and will work with an experienced team of supportive colleagues.
Qualifications

Previous experience working with elementary age children in a Jewish educational setting (school, camp, youth group, etc.)
A creative, team-oriented approach to teaching
Familiarity with Reconstructionist Judaism is a plus
Experience working with children who have a variety of learning needs is also a plus

Job Requirements

-Submit Criminal and Security Background check
-Availability Saturday mornings, 9am–Noon

Pay: $4000 stipend (to be distributed in monthly increments)

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

Hi all! Our Philadelphia reconstructionist congregation is looking for a new teacher because our school is growing! Please see below for details and feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

Mishkan Shalom Congregational School Teacher - 5th Grade
Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm

Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia (Manayunk), PA is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic educator to serve as the lead teacher in our 5th grade class Saturday mornings beginning in Fall 2025  This position will begin in the beginning of September and end in Mid May 2026 

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 text, the arts, music and prayer, and Tikkun Olam. Teacher will be provided with curricular resources and support and will work with an experienced team of supportive colleagues.
Qualifications

Previous experience working with elementary age children in a Jewish educational setting (school, camp, youth group, etc.)
A creative, team-oriented approach to teaching
Familiarity with Reconstructionist Judaism is a plus
Experience working with children who have a variety of learning needs is also a plus

Job Requirements

-Submit Criminal and Security Background check
-Availability Saturday mornings, 9am–Noon

Pay: $4000 Stipend (to be distributed in monthly increments)

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