HIRING- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Teachers

Temple Emanuel of Kensington, MD; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Paid time off

Curriculum & resources

Collaborative community

Job summary

Temple Emanuel Religious School (TERS) seeks enthusiastic Hebrew and Jewish Studies teachers for the 2026–2027 year. The first day is Sunday, Sept. 27, with a Back-to-School festival.

Sunday shifts: 9:00 AM–12:15 PM. Competitive pay starts at $30/hour, higher with experience, plus paid professional development and PTO. Located in Kensington, MD, Temple Emanuel welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Hebrew/Jewish studies preferred.
• Sunday availability required: 9:00 AM–12:15 PM.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew and Jewish Studies on Sundays.
• Collaborate with clergy, shaliach, and teen madrichim to create engaging lessons.
• Help plan and use curriculum, resources, and assessments.

Skills

Hebrew teaching

Jewish studies

Job description

HIRING- Hebrew and Jewish Studies Teachers

Temple Emanuel Religious School (TERS) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Hebrew and Jewish Studies teachers to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. Our first day of Religious School is Sunday, September 27 with our Back-to-School festival!

At TERS, we bring Jewish learning to life through our core values of Limmud (Learning), Kehillah (Community), Ruach (Spirit), and Hachalah (Inclusion). Our teachers work alongside engaged clergy, an Israeli shaliach (emissary), and teen madrichol to create meaningful, joyful experiences for students.

Sunday positions available (Hebrew & Jewish Studies): 9:0 AM–12:15 PM

We offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $30/hour (higher based on experience)

• Paid professional development and paid time off

• Curriculum, resources, and ongoing support

• A warm, collaborative teaching community

Located in Kensington, MD, Temple Emanuel is a vibrant Reform congregation that welcomes and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.