Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies 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 invites applications for a full-time Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher for grades 6-8. The role supports teaching of Chumash, Torah She'be'al Peh and Ivrit, and daily Tefillah, and contributes to planning and delivering special programming.

A Bachelor's Degree is required; the candidate should have Jewish education background, strong text skills and oral Hebrew language ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with Jewish education background.
• Strong Jewish text skills and oral Hebrew language skills expected.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to address diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning of Chumash, Torah She'be'al Peh and Ivrit.
• Teach daily Tefillah and participate in planning special programming.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum and activities.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, text-based Judaic Studies program.

Skills

Strong Jewish text skills

Oral Hebrew language skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher

New York, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1293

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

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full time Middle School Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher for grades 6-8. The Assistant Judaic Studies Teacher will support the teaching and learning of Chumash, Torah She'be'al Peh and Ivrit, as well as daily Tefillah; and will play an active role in planning and executing special programming. The position is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain valuable professional training and experience in formal Jewish education.

In addition to having a Bachelor's Degree, applicants must have a Jewish education, strong Jewish text skills and oral Hebrew language skills. A candidate should enjoy the process of teamwork, which is how we work to address the needs of students, develop curriculum, and plan special programming. We are also committed to paying individual attention to students with a range of learning profiles.

Our Judaic Studies education is text based and values oriented. We balance formal and creative approaches and integrate the learning of text skills with themes of individual, Jewish communal and universal identity; Jewish beliefs and practices; Jewish history; and human nature. Applicants are expected to be passionate about Judaism and about fostering the connection between a diverse student body and our sacred texts and traditions.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, and our families have a range of backgrounds, practices and beliefs. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their 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. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.