Hebrew School Teacher

Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield’s CHAI Hebrew School is seeking a part-time Hebrew School teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year. The CHAI School is a K-6 Hebrew School. Teaching hours are Tuesdays from 3:30-6:00. Pay is based on experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references.

Duties

• Create a warm and nurturing classroom environment, where students interact in a kind and considerate way
• Work with the lead teacher and the school principal (the rabbi) to create engaging lesson plans to teach students Hebrew, Jewish Prayer and Practices, and Bible studies
• Instruct individual, small groups, or the entire class independently
• Collaborate with the rabbi to create and support a weekly School assembly and Prayer Service
• Help to assess student abilities both formally and observationally
• Monitor and model expected student behaviors
• Serve as the substitute teacher for the lead teacher or the rabbi, as needed
• Support weekly School assembly and Prayer Service, working with the rabbi.
• Create meaningful relationships with the parent population
• Alert the lead teacher or school principal to any conversation in which the parent expresses concern about the child’s progress; always refer the parent to the Lead Teacher or the school principal.
• Promote and attend Temple Emmanuel family holiday celebrations (Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim) and all school Shabbat celebrations
• Attend monthly staff meetings (3rd Tuesday of the month @7:30 over Zoom)
• Help keep the classroom space neat and tidy (put away chairs at the end of class, wipe down desks, clean the kitchen after use, etc.).
• Assist during student drop-off and pick-up
• Make photocopies
• Help create/take down bulletin boards

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and with empathy with students, parents, and leadership, both verbally and in writing
• Has a general knowledge of Judaism (holidays and traditions, prayers, Bible stories) and Hebrew
• Possesses a strong commitment to Jewish life and Jewish education
• Experience teaching in elementary education
• Has some computer literacy
• Experienced in using social media

About Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield

Temple Emmanuel is affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Movement. We are dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive community, and to enhancing Jewish life through learning and communal activities. In doing so, we hope to pass on our values and traditions to future generations of Jews.