Religious School Teachers (PT)

Temple Adat Elohim (TAE) is a warm and inclusive Jewish community, embracing all who seek spirituality, learning, and a meaningful way to repair the world (Tikkun Olam).

At TAE, we strive to:

• ?? Deepen love, understanding, and engagement in Jewish life.
• ?? Support one another through life’s joys and challenges.
• ?? Advocate for social justice and making a difference in the world.

We are seeking part time Religious School teachers for the upcoming academic year, for grades K-12 with a passion for engaging with children through a Jewish lens. Our teachers incorporate creativity and experiential education into curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom. Faculty members play a vital role in shaping the Jewish identities of our students by creating warm, engaging classroom environments that foster connection, curiosity, and a love of Jewish life and learning.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach students using our established curriculum, which emphasizes Jewish values, holidays, history, Hebrew, Torah, and current events.
• Create interactive, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that bring Jewish learning to life.
• Collaborate with education staff and fellow teachers to enhance the learning experience.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians, as needed.
• Collaborating with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom.
• Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals
• Participate in faculty training sessions, holiday programming, and school-wide events throughout the year.
• Uphold the values and inclusive philosophy of Reform Judaism in the classroom. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching or working with children or teens (Jewish educational experience preferred).
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and values.
• Comfort teaching in a Reform Jewish context.
• Ability to teach any combination of the following: Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
• Experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and nurturing teaching style.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Hebrew knowledge is a plus.

Schedule: 

Sunday Mornings 9am-12pm, Tuesday Evenings 6pm-8pm and/or Wednesday Afternoons 4pm-6:30pm. One day a week is mandatory, multiple is optional. Compensation depends on experience and education. 

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! 

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Camryn Kruger, Director of K-12 Education and Engagement: [email protected]