Elementary and Middle School Rebbe and Program Coordinator

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Olivette (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in Olivette, MO seeks a Rebbe to join the Judaic Studies team for a full-time, 10-month teaching position starting August 1, 2026, guiding students in Yiddishkeit and academic growth in a small class setting.

The Rebbe will teach core Judaic subjects, assess progress, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with colleagues and administration to support the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication abilities.
• Passion for education and student success.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach core Judaic subjects.
• Assess student progress and differentiate instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support the whole child.
• Create opportunities for additional student engagement outside of school to build school pride.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for education

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Education

Job description

School Type: Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School with students from all levels of observance.
Enrollment: ~140 students (Grades ECC-8th)
Position Type: Full-time, 10-month teaching position
Reports to: Judaic Studies Principal

Start Date: August 1 ,2026

Position Summary

The Rebbe is a key member of the Judaic Studies team, responsible for imbuing students with a love of Yiddishkeit while ensuring each child’s academic growth and success. Class sizes are generally smaller, allowing for meaningful relationships, individualized instruction, and the ability to meet students where they are.

The Rebbe fosters a warm, nurturing classroom environment rooted in Torah values, where students feel supported, engaged, and inspired. This role includes teaching core Judaic subjects, assessing student progress, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with colleagues and administration to support the whole child - academically, socially, and spiritually. An added component is for the Rebbe to create opportunities for additional student engagement outside of school to build kesharim and school pride.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Chinuch, committed to student-centered learning, and dedicated to creating a positive and growth-oriented classroom culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education
• Prior experience preferred
• Passion for education
• Great interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Personal Qualities

• A Torah role model in your communication and how you carry yourself
• Approachable and relationship-driven
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Passion for academic excellence and student success