2026-27 Religious School Faculty - Elementary

Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Congregation Beth Israel in Portland, OR is seeking lower elementary teachers for the 2026-27 school year (grades K-2). Teachers will join a grade-level team and work with a teen madrichim and art specialists to deliver arts-integrated Jewish studies.

Classes run Sunday mornings 9:00–12:30, with potential online or in-person Hebrew opportunities. Learn more about our Religious School program and calendar by visiting the synagogue site.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in elementary grades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower elementary grades (K-2) as part of a grade-level team.
• Collaborate with a teen madrichim and art specialists to deliver arts-integrated Jewish studies.
• Work Sunday mornings from 9:00–12:30, with additional online/in-person Hebrew opportunities as available.
• Support a positive learning environment and engage with students in a Jewish studies setting.

Job description

2026-27 Religious School Faculty Job Description Elementary Faculty

Congregation Beth Israel is currently seeking lower elementary grades teachers (grades K-2nd) for the 2026-27 school year. Elementary Grade teachers are part of a grade level team, and are responsible for approximately 12-15 students. A teen madrichim, teaching assistant, works in every classroom assisting teachers and working with the students. Elementary students also attend arts classes during the morning sessions taught by art specialists in music, visual arts, drama, and dance. Classes occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00-12:30PM. Please see the school calendar and session dates.

All applicants should count on teaching throughout the school year from September 27, 2026 – May 16, 2027.

Hebrew language knowledge is not necessary for all of the teaching positions. Teachers with the ability to teach beginning Hebrew do have additional opportunities to teach online or in person during the week.

Teaching at CBI is a fun way to engage in the Jewish community, be part of a dynamic faculty, and work with amazing students in an arts integrated Jewish studies environment. The Elementary Grade teachers will be supported by the Director of Education and CBI staff to help them have a successful experience as part of the teaching faculty.

Learn more about our Religious School program here: https://www.bethisrael-pdx.org/learn/religious-school

Access our calendar for the 5787 school year here: https://cdn.bethisrael-pdx.org/docs/content/Religious_School_Calendar_2026-2027_%281%29.pdf

Estimated Monthly Hours (Sundays Only): 14hrs. minimum

Estimated Monthly Hours (Sunday and Virtual Hebrew): 32 hrs. minimum

Hourly Pay Range Sunday only: $26-$33

Estimated Faculty Start Date: August 2026