High School Judaics Teacher and Mechanechet

YSZ HS for Girls; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YSZ High School for Girls in New York seeks an inspired Judaics teacher and Mechanechet. The ideal candidate will bring passion for Chumash, Navi and Parsha to life, combine text study with midrash, and support students’ academic and spiritual growth.

The role includes serving as a grade advisor, collaborating with faculty and administration, differentiating instruction, and participating in school programs such as Yemei Iyun and Shabbatons.

Qualifications

• BA in Judaic Studies and/or Education or its equivalent.
• 1–3 years teaching experience preferred.
• Strong Hebrew textual skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chumash, Navi and Parsha with text and midrash.
• Serve as a Mechanechet and grade advisor.
• Collaborate with administration to support student growth.
• Join school programming and events.

Skills

Warm educator

Growth mindset

Student-centered learning

Strong communication

Hebrew proficiency

Judaic studies expertise

Education

BA in Judaic Studies or Education

Job description

YSZ High School for Girls is seeking an inspired and inspiring Judaics teacher and

Mechanechet. We look for teachers who are passionate about their subject and capable of passing on that passion in the classroom. The ideal candidate will be able to provide both the essential skills in text and midrash, and innovative teaching techniques that bring subjects such as Chumash, Navi, and Parsha to life for today’s students. Mechanechets also act as grade advisors, meeting with students one on one and collaborating with the administration to support social, emotional, academic and spiritual growth.

We seek educators who value collaboration, professional learning and community. The candidate should be comfortable teaching with technology and have ample experience in differentiating instruction. Mechanechets also join all school programming, Yemei Iyun, Shabbatons, and events.

All Judaics teachers should have strong Hebrew textual skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Warm, enthusiastic educator who can serve as a role model to teenage girls.
• Committed to a growth mindset.
• Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong oral and written proficiency in Lashon Hakodesh.
• Extensive educational background in Judaic Studies.
• BA in Judaic Studies and/or Education or its equivalent.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.