Religious School Assistant Classroom Teacher

CHAI; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

CHAI is seeking a Sunday Morning Classroom Assistant Teacher for the Gesher LaTorah program in Baltimore. The position involves assisting in lessons related to Jewish concepts for students with significant disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience with various disabilities and Judaic knowledge.

This role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and participation in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effectiveness. The starting pay is $15/hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have various disabilities, including developmental delays and autistic spectrum disorders.
• Familiarity with techniques for working with significant disabilities.
• Knowledge of Jewish concepts and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Classroom Teacher in lessons within the Gesher LaTorah curriculum.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Work with team members effectively.
• Support one-on-one learning activities.

Skills

Experience with students with disabilities

Familiarity with multisensory input

Judaic knowledge

Job description

Gesher LaTorah Sunday Morning Classroom Assistant Teacher

Gesher LaTorah literally means, “A bridge to the Torah,” and is The Associated’s dynamic community-based Jewish special education program serving students with significant disabilities between the ages of five and 21. Students are usually enrolled in a self-contained classroom or adult day and work programs and have disabilities including autism, developmental disabilities, language disabilities or physical challenges.

Gesher LaTorah’s mission is based on the principle that every Jewish individual has a rightful place as a proud and self‑assured member of the Jewish family, the Jewish school, synagogue, and Jewish community.

Duties

• Assist the Classroom Teacher in creating and implementing lessons and activities within the framework of the Gesher LaTorah curriculum including Jewish concepts such as Holidays, Jewish Community, Jewish Life Cycle, Torah, Hebrew Reading, Prayer, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation.
• Participate in professional development programming
• Work effectively with team members including other classroom teachers, teacher assistants, specialists, and administrator
• Work in small groups or in one‑to‑one learning situations as per the Classroom Teacher’s direction

Preferred Experience

• Experience with students of various ages who have a range of disabilities including developmental delays, autistic spectrum disabilities, language delay/disabilities, sensory disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities
• Familiarity with various techniques for working with students with significant disabilities such as using multisensory input, behavior modification, etc.
• Judaic knowledge required

Salary

starts at $15/hour and will be commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

Application Process

Electronic submissions are preferred. Qualified Candidates apply here:

These job ads are not intended to be all‑inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.