Kindergarten Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher

CESJDS; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School seeks a Kindergarten Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 year.

The role requires instruction in Hebrew language arts, Torah, festivals, and prayer, with a passion for education and a warm, inclusive classroom. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or MSDE 90-hour course) with preferred Master’s, and 1–3 years of lead-teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or 90-hour MSDE course for Kindergarten candidates.
• Master’s degree preferred with 1-3 years of lead-teaching experience.
• Hebrew native proficiency or native-level command of Hebrew.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Judaic language arts and Hebrew language, Torah, Hagim/Jewish Festivals, and T’filah/Prayer.
• Foster a whole-child approach across academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual domains.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and develop curriculum.

Skills

Passion for education

Warmth with students

Differentiation of instruction

Strong communication

Classroom management

Technology integration

Collaborative teamwork

Inclusive learning

Professional reflection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

MSDE 90-hour course for Kindergarten candidates

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

# Kindergarten Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher## OverviewSalary Range$54,000.00 - $104,331.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, a pluralistic community Jewish day school, seeks qualified candidates to fill potential openings for the position of Kindergarten Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year.This position will require instruction in Judaic language arts and various other disciplines of Jewish learning and teaching and will require an individual who demonstrates a passion for education and a palpable love for and warmth with children while instructing students in the Judaic Studies curricular areas of Hebrew language, Torah, Hagim/Jewish Festivals, and T’filah/Prayer. Salary: $54,000-$104,331, based on academic degrees and years of full-time work experience in educationCandidates will possess the following skills in and dispositions toward education:* A passion for education.* A palpable love for and warmth with students.* A “whole-child” approach to teaching and learning that focuses on growth in academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual domains.* A progressive approach to education that includes expertise in differentiation of instruction for enriched, grade level, and supported students* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong proactive and positive classroom management skills.* Skills to create a joyful, interactive, and engaging learning environment.* Comfort with proactive parent collaboration.* Experience with teaching through digital platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Schoology, SeeSaw, etc.) and integrating technology into typical classroom teaching practice.* Interest in partnering with colleagues within and across subject disciplines to plan and develop curriculum.* A commitment to fostering an inclusive and communal learning environment.* Openness to professional reflection and feedback.* **Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.**## QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or 90-hour MSDE course for Kindergarten candidates) or a related field required with a Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of 1-3 years of successful, formal lead-teaching experience in a public or independent school. Candidates need to be Hebrew native speakers or have command of the Hebrew language at a native speaker level.To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to apply, visit:Kindergarten Hebrew and Judaic Studies Teacher**Work Environment:*** In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.