Religious School Educators

Ohev Shalom of Bucks County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid prep time

Staff development coordinator

Competitive pay

Job summary

Wilshire Boulevard Temple's Center for Youth Engagement in Los Angeles is seeking enthusiastic religious school educators for the 2026-2027 school year. Roles include Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon sessions across Mid-Wilshire, West Los Angeles, and Brentwood campuses.

Ideal candidates bring energy, love for kids, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers competitive pay ($30-$60+ per hour) with paid prep and training, plus access to a supportive teaching community and staff

Qualifications

• Strong classroom presence and ability to engage students.
• Creative, flexible, and organized.
• Willingness to grow and collaborate.
• Basic tech skills (email, Google Drive).
• Reliable and professional with schools systems (attendance, payroll).

Responsibilities

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with students.
• Collaborate with staff to plan fun and engaging lessons.
• Deliver creative, experiential Jewish education.
• Maintain attendance and classroom management.
• Supervise students during breaks and specialist sessions.
• Work with teaching assistants to support students needs.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Stay current on emails and follow administrative protocols.

Skills

Classroom presence

Creativity

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tech basics

Reliability

Tools

Email

Google Drive

Job description

Join Our Team! Religious School Educators Wanted for 2026-2027

The Center for Yourth Engagement of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative educators to join our dynamic religious school team for 2026-2027 school year.

We're hiring for Sunday morning and/or Wednesday afternoons across our three vibrant campuses: Mid-Wilshire, West Los Angeles, and Brentwood. Our ideal educators bring a camp-style energy, love working with kids, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

We offer a supportive teaching community with a dedicated staff development coordinator, and exciting curriculum, and competitive pay ($30-$60+ per hour, based on experience, plus paid prep and training time).

Schedule & Locations:

Sundays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (All Campuses) Wednesdays: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Brentwood campus only)

What You'll Do:

• Build strong, meaningful relationships with students


• Collaborate with staff to plan fun and engaging lessons


• Deliver creative, experiential Jewish education


• Maintain attendance and classroom management


• Supervise students during breaks and specialist sessions


• Work with teaching assistants to support students needs


• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members


• Stay current on emails and follow administrative protocols

What We're Looking for:

Required:

• Strong classroom presence and ability to engage students


• Creative, flexible, and organized


• Willingness to grow and collaborate


• Basic tech and computer skills (email, Google Drive, etc)


• Reliable and professional with schools systems (attendance, paryroll)

Preferred (but not required):

• Hebrew reading skills and basic Jewish prayer knowledge


• Prior lesson planning experience