Lower School Judaic Studies Permanent Substitute Teacher

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York City is seeking a permanent Judaic Studies Lower School substitute teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time exempt position follows the standard five-day schedule.

Candidates should have a degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Judaic Studies, or a related field, plus classroom teaching experience and strong classroom management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Judaic Studies, or a related field.
• Classroom teaching experience (required).
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Full-time permanent Judaic Studies Lower School substitute teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
• May be assigned to one classroom or rotate between classrooms as needed.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings and lunch/recess coverage; assist other divisions when required.
• Support the school’s mission to inspire curiosity, imagination and critical thinking.

Skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Professional growth

Education

Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Judaic Studies, or a related field

Job description

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Lower School Judaic Studies Permanent Substitute Teacher

New York, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1294

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is currently seeking a permanent Judaic Studies Lower School substitute teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

This is a full-time exempt position that follows the standard departmental five day schedule. You may be assigned to one classroom for the day or rotate between classrooms as needed, however, you may be asked to step in to assist other divisions as needed. Attendance at a weekly faculty meeting and lunch/recess coverage are also required.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.

Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Judaic Studies, or a related field

Classroom teaching experience (required)

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Commitment to teamwork and professional growth

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on years of experience.