Religious School Teacher - Kindergarten/1st Grade

Temple Isaiah of Lexington, Massachusetts 

About Temple Isaiah 

Temple Isaiah is a thriving Reform synagogue in Lexington, Massachusetts. With close to 800 member households from Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, and many other nearby suburban communities, Temple Isaiah is an innovative, relationship-centered congregation. We offer a broad range of spiritual, educational, social, and social justice experiences to engage congregants of every age, life stage, and background. We are a community of intellectually curious, justice-driven, and open-hearted seekers from diverse backgrounds. We come together to grow, learn, connect, and make our world a better place. We have always been passionate about asking big questions. Our congregational vision is: Deepening Lives, Inspiring Purpose, Together.  

Position Overview 

We are seeking an enthusiastic educator to join our Religious School faculty as a teacher for our Kindergarten/1st Grade class, for the 2025-26 school year (September-May). This role is perfect for someone who loves working with young children and wants to help them develop a joyful connection to Judaism. 

Schedule: Sundays, 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM (approximately 24 Sundays per school year)

• Two teaching sessions: 8:45-10:45 AM and 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 

• Same lesson taught to different group of students each session 

• Includes classroom time plus "specials" (prayer, music, Hebrew with specialists) 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Create warm, welcoming classroom environments where every child feels they belong 

• Teach about Jewish holidays and celebrations using our "Torah Play" approach 

• Lead activities filled with songs, art, play, and joy that foster wonder and exploration 

• Teach basic Hebrew letter recognition and Jewish life vocabulary 

• Work with students of all different learning styles and needs 

• Follow provided curricular outlines and utilize Temple Isaiah resources 

What We're Looking For 

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children (ages 5-7) 

• Experience in Jewish educational settings (synagogue, camp, day school, etc.) 

• Ability to work with diverse learning styles and needs 

• Commitment to creating inclusive, joyful learning experiences 

Compensation: 

• $50-72/hour, commensurate with experience 

• Transportation reimbursement may be available 

• Additional work opportunities may be available, such as assisting for monthly Friday evening Tot Shabbat programs 

Support: 

• Teaching resources and curricular outlines provided 

• Regular mentoring with your Program Director and support from Director of Inclusion 

• Paid professional development workshops 

• Collaborative, supportive faculty community 

How to Apply 

Submit cover letter and resume. Please share what draws you to working with young children and your Jewish educational experience. 

Send applications to [email protected]. 

Temple Isaiah is committed to a strict policy of non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants and strives to promote equity in all areas of employment.