Kindergarten Teacher in Yachad (Part-Time)
Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) is a bold, forward-thinking Reform synagogue rooted in tradition and fueled by community. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, we’re a hub for spiritual connection, cultural creativity, and lifelong learning. We’re passionate about building a vibrant, inclusive Jewish future—one that’s welcoming to all identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
We're looking for thoughtful, skilled, and reliable part-time teachers to join our Yachad team. Our innovative religious education program serves nearly 600 students and we are looking for educators who are excited to build deep relationships with students and families, pass down meaningful Jewish traditions, and be an integral part of our team.
Yachad is more than a Jewish educational program—we’re a community of passionate educators, curious students, and dedicated families, all committed to nurturing a vibrant Jewish future. Our part-time teaching team is essential to the strength and stability of Yachad. Whether you’re in the building once a week or four times, our goal is that families experience a seamless, high-quality program—without ever needing to know whether their child’s teacher is part-time or full-time. That’s how much we value your presence, preparation, and professionalism.
What You’ll Do:
- Teach a weekly class of 15 kindergarten students on Shabbat morning from 9:00am-12:30pm.
- Create weekly lesson plans in collaboration with our Yachad team, using a curriculum map provided to you.
- Build meaningful relationships with your students and their families
- Communicate weekly with parents with the same consistency and care as full-time staff, sharing classroom highlights following each class, and keeping them apprised on student progress / challenges, as necessary
- Foster a classroom environment that is joyful, inclusive, respectful, and safe
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth transitions, consistent expectations, and alignment with Yachad’s educational vision
- Be a role model of Jewish values and curiosity, both in and outside the classroom
Who You Are:
- A passionate educator who believes deeply in the importance of Jewish learning and community and has experience teaching early elementary
students in a Jewish education setting.
- An excellent communicator—clear, timely, and kind—in person, by phone, and over email
- A confident classroom leader who can manage a room of 10–15 student with warmth and ease
- A team player who values collaboration and welcomes feedback
- Someone who sees teaching as a way to make a real impact—not just for the students, but for the whole community
Experience with Neurodivergent Learners? We Want to Meet You.
Yachad is committed to creating a Jewish learning environment where every child feels seen, celebrated, and supported. If you have significant training, certification, or experience working with neurodivergent students—including those with ADHD, autism, learning differences, or sensory processing needs—we would love for you to bring that expertise to our team. We believe that inclusive classrooms are stronger classrooms, and we are always looking for educators who know how to meet students where they are and help them thrive.
Why Yachad?
At Yachad, you'll find a deeply supportive environment, a creative and committed team, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger than a classroom. Whether you’re exploring part-time teaching for the first time or are a seasoned educator looking for meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Title: Jewish Educator (Part-Time)
Reports to: Assistant Director or Associate Director
Hourly Rate: $62/hr
Status: Hourly
Department: Yachad
Schedule: This is a part-time position and days/hours will be mutually agreed upon
Start Date: ASAP
Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) is an equal opportunity employer. It is a violation of CBE’s policies to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family status, sexual preference, status with regard to public assistance, mental or physical impairment, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.