Jewish Educators

Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester, a warm, welcoming shul by the sea, is looking for intelligent, responsible, flexible, experienced Jewish professional teachers for our K-7th grade classes during the 2025-2026 school year on Sundays from 9:00AM-12:15 PM and/or Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM.

Attractive supplementary job that complements a teacher or college student’s working hours, follows public school vacations and includes summers off. Engaging curriculum based on the desires of the community with ample opportunity for professional learning, development, and guidance. The professional learning the teaching staff does together includes deepening understanding of Jewish content in conjunction with when it is taught to children.

What our teachers say about teaching at Temple Ahavat Achim: 

“Ideal job for trusted and professional teachers looking to collaborate and learn with fellow educators.”

“SCFLP at TAA is a warm, welcoming, and progressive learning community where collaboration and reflection are at the heart of teaching. Educators are encouraged to work together to design meaningful, engaging lessons and are expected to approach their work with openness and curiosity.”

SCFLP Morim (teachers) Core Values:

• see themselves as teachers and learners
• create student-centered opportunities that appeal to a variety of learners
• enthusiastically collaborate with colleagues to make engaging and inspiring Jewish curriculum
• model kavod (respect) for themselves, others, and this synagogue 

Candidate should have:

• Classroom experience, with a demonstrated focus on either K-2 OR upper elementary grades
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in education) 
• Knowledge of current educational practices and trends 
• Ability to differentiate curriculum for different learners
• Excellent communication skills 
• Proven success in being a team player and a problem solver 

Send resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Alex Marques (she/her)
Director, Sylvia Cohen Family Learning Project