Hebrew School Teacher (Grades 2-3, 4-5)

Job Summary: 

The Hebrew School Teacher will facilitate instruction for the 2023-24 school year.  Instruction will focus on Hebrew, Tfillah, and Jewish Practice aligned to the FJC Hebrew School Curriculum Overview. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30p-5:30p.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction for weekly sessions that support the FJC Hebrew school’s focus on Hebrew, Tfillah, and Jewish Practice at a developmentally appropriate level (using multiple modalities and entry points) for students using the Etgar Yesodi curriculum program.
• Direct assistant teacher as needed to support students
• Collaborate, liaise, and maintain relationships with teaching staff, synagogue President, executive director and/or Hebrew School administrative team about programmatic or material needs as necessary. 
• Respond to parent emails in a timely manner

Additional Expectations: 

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class begins to prepare. 
• Ensure that all children have complied with health screening requirements at drop-off.
• Maintain social distancing guidelines throughout class
• Ensure that the space is clean after each session.
• Remain with class until every child is picked up by a parent/guardian/other designee.

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 3 years as a teacher in a Jewish educational setting
• Familiarity with the Conservative movement’s values of mitzvah observance 
• Commitment to full egalitarianism for all ages, races, genders and sexual orientations
• Demonstrated ability to translate a love for Jewish life into dynamic conversations and programming
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Compensation:

• $200/session