Part-time LCLJ (Religious School) Educator 2026

Central Synagogue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,556 - 113,307; Part time

Job summary

Central Synagogue in New York is seeking part-time LCLJ educators for the 2026-2027 school year. Ideal candidates will engage with students in a Project-Based Learning setting and be available Mondays through Thursdays at the Midtown location, with optional downtown sessions.

The role involves classroom teaching, Hebrew lessons, and family communication, with support from full-time staff to enhance the educational experience. Starting pay is $70/hour, making it a great opportunity for aspiring educators in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or education preferred.
• Familiarity with Project-Based Learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom teaching for grades PreK-12.
• Create engaging Hebrew lessons.
• Communicate regularly with families to provide updates.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Hebrew lesson creation

Communication with families

Job description

POSTED ON March 07, 2025

Part‑time LCLJ (Religious School) Educator 2026‑2027

Our Vision

Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central’s reach includes more than 2,800 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. It has long played a significant role in the national Reform movement and is known for its innovation and leadership in worship, leading to a greatly expanded audience over the last two decades.

Central Synagogue works toward a world in which Judaism is core to the lives of Central members and Jews everywhere and is a profound and positive force for humanity. Central continually redefines what it means to be Jewish today, both within the Synagogue community and far beyond the Synagogue’s walls. The diverse clergy and professional team work hard, in collaboration with lay leadership, to build deep and enduring relationships among Central members, creating a caring, dynamic, and joyful community.

Central Synagogue is an inclusive and welcoming community. The Synagogue encourages participation from all who seek a connection to Jewish life and want to be part of its sacred community regardless of religious background, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Central is committed to being an open tent, a place that welcomes all people, including those who have been historically and institutionally marginalized or excluded from the Jewish community.

Job Summary/Objective

Central Synagogue in Manhattan is looking for part‑time teachers in the LCLJ, our PreK‑12th grade religious school, for the 2026‑2027 school year. We follow a Project‑Based Learning curriculum, so this is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in this model to get some hands‑on experience. We are looking for teachers on Mondays through Thursdays at our midtown location and Tuesdays‑Thursdays at our downtown location (exact location TBD). Hours are approximately 4:00 pm‑6:30 pm, with exact timing dependent on day and grade. You can teach between one and four days – all four not required. Job responsibilities include classroom teaching, Hebrew lesson creation, and communication with families. Much support is provided to all part‑time educators by our full‑time team, including fully written PBL lessons.

Pay starts at $70/hour.