Judaic Studies/Hebrew Teachers

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Vancouver seeks passionate Judaic Studies and Hebrew teachers for two positions. Candidates should inspire students, demonstrate excellent teaching skills, and contribute to a diverse educational environment. Join a supportive team committed to nurturing Jewish values and traditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Extended health benefits

RRSP pension matching

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Jewish Studies educator.
• Solid knowledge of classical Jewish thought and texts.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children to love learning and Judaism.
• Collaborate and develop curricular goals for the Judaic team.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Jewish Studies Degree

Job description

Judaic Studies / Hebrew Teachers

(Part-time to Full-time, beginning September 2025)

Who we are:

King David High School is a top-rated, independent school in central Vancouver with memberships in ISABC and CAIS. Our staff come from all walks of life and backgrounds – we value diversity. King David staff members enjoy working in a fun, caring, warm, supportive, collegial environment where we collaborate to ensure our students reach their potential. King David nurtures a Jewish culture characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning.

About the positions:

We are seeking experienced and dynamic Jewish Studies and Hebrew Language educators capable of inspiring children to love learning and Judaism. The successful candidates will join a team that focuses on nurturing each student’s unique talents and passions, empowering them to express and act upon their best interests. The immersive Jewish experience creates a clear path to Jewish conviction, pride, and identity. Our program encourages students to come to terms with relevant Jewish issues and aims to instill the belief that you can be as moral and holy as you are successful. All of this takes place within an inclusive community that provides a feeling ofbelonging and an awareness of personal responsibility. You must value diversity as it relates to all people, including aspects of identity, and have respect for indigenous traditions and ways of knowing. Our mission is to help Jewish teenagers, from all backgrounds, embrace Jewish values and traditions as they develop their independence and desire to live a meaningful life.

We have 2 positions:

• one full-time teaching position in Judaic Studies and Hebrew; and,
• one part-time position in Hebrew Language.

Requirements for the positions:

• Able to demonstrate excellent skills as a teacher and a passion for teaching Jewish Studies
• Must have a solid knowledge of classical Jewish thought and texts and can teach their relevance to the modern world, AND/OR, a demonstrated ability to teach the Hebrew Language
• Ability to work in, and contribute to, a pluralistic Jewish setting
• Has a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Jewish Studies educator and has good classroom management skills appropriate for high school
• A BC Teaching Certificate or a Jewish Studies Degree, or Jewish Education training, or related field, enabling one to become certified to teach in a BC high school setting
• Assist in collaborating and further developing the Judaic team’s vision and curricular goals
• Use technology as a teacher and to support students’ learning
• Willing to be involved with co-curricular school events and Jewish life programming
• Capable of ongoing reflection, able to self-assess, and accept and apply feedback
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in written form, with students, colleagues, parents and community members of all levels of observance and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why work at King David:

• King David staff enjoy working in a warm, welcoming, modern and collegial environment
• Professional development is supported, both in and out of school, through conference attendance or course and workshop participation
• We encourage teachers to develop new courses, clubs, teams, and other student opportunities
• We are learning together to teach the new curriculum as we place an emphasis on being at the forefront of change
• We have a young, motivated, and engaged staff with an administration that is committed to creating a safe, positive work environment
• We offer a comprehensive compensation package with salaries well above local public schools, extended health benefits, RRSP pension matching, and other perks
  

How to apply:

If you are excited to work with a committed and team-oriented group of educators and you have the desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. King David values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are committed to equal employment opportunities.

Please forward your resume, cover letter, and references to Seth Goldsweig, Head of School at [e-mail] . We thank all candidates for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.