Judaic Studies Teacher – Mashgiach/ Mashgicha Ruchani - Northwest Yeshiva High School

Judaic Studies Teacher-Mashgiach/Mashgicha Ruchani

About the Position

Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS), a Modern Orthodox High School located in beautiful Mercer Island, Washington, seeks a Mashgiach Ruchani beginning July 1, 2025. The Mashgiach Ruchani will oversee the religious guidance in the school, take lead in the Tefillah experience for students, serve on the Educational Leadership Team, serve as a full-time Judaic Studies teacher, head all student activities and programming and provide Israel Guidance for male students. Through dynamic lessons, chaburot, onegs, innovative programs for parents and students, and strategic thinking beyond the classroom, the Mashgiach Ruchani will be instrumental in building a culture of commitment and love of Torah and Judaism. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic Jewish educator grounded in educational best practices who seeks to form deep and meaningful relationships with students that inspire leadership and growth. Semicha and graduate degree are strongly preferred. 

This is the Perfect Opportunity if You Are

• Passionate about mentoring high school students in their growth and commitment to Judaism and the Jewish community;
• An inspiring communicator who can also lead by example;
• Deeply committed to Israel education as a foundation of Jewish identity and living an engaged Orthodox life;

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic Jewish educator with 2-4 years of teaching and/or camp experience who seeks to form deep and meaningful relationships with students to inspire their leadership and growth. A master’s degree is preferred; however, alternative relevant experience in informal or experiential education and a proven track record of success will be seriously considered. 

This is a safety sensitive position which will require satisfactory completion of a Background Check, Pre-Employment Drug Screen (in accordance to Washington laws), Reference Checks, and fingerprinting.

Key Characteristics Include

• A Modern Orthodox hashkafa and a passion for creating an engaging Jewish learning environment;
• Desire, interest, and enthusiasm for working with high school-aged students;
• Creative educational program designer and imaginative problem-solver;
• Excellent group facilitation skills;
• Strong organizational, judgment, and decision-making skills;
• A willingness to incorporate social-emotional learning and project-based learning into the subject matter;
• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, parents, students, and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-3 Judaic courses;
• Oversee programming and logistics of schoolwide events and experiences such as student orientation, shabbatonim, Purim/Chodesh Adar, Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut, Lag Baomer, Yom Yerushalayim, Shabbat dinners and onegs;
• Mentor student-leaders and support their personal, intellectual, and spiritual development;
• Collaborate with Judaic Studies faculty to develop standards and curricula for the department;
• Provide skillful classroom management practices (routines and procedures) to ensure an orderly, positive, productive learning environment.
• Design and implement appropriate instruction to facilitate learning and growth;
• Use formative and summative assessments to analyze students strengths and needs and document student progress;
• Work collaboratively in situations that may be time-sensitive with a variety of individuals, including students, parents, faculty, and staff;
• Uphold the philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures and represent NYHS positively in the school community and the wider community.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending,  403b retirement savings, Parsonage
• High-quality professional development, coaching, and mentoring
• Generous vacation and Paid Time Off policy

About Northwest Yeshiva High School

NYHS’ mission is to empower every student with the knowledge and passion to actively contribute to the highest expression of being an Am Kadosh.  As Seattle’s only coeducational Modern Orthodox high school, NYHS is uniquely positioned as a critical bridge for connecting a dynamic and rapidly growing Jewish community.  

Our diverse and professional faculty is exceptionally qualified to bring varied life experiences and passion to their content areas and instruction. Our teaching philosophy is geared toward our guiding principles of responsibility, community, collaboration, love of Judaism, and academic excellence.

To Apply 

We invite you to join our team as a Mashgiach Ruchani and Judaic Studies educator for the 2025-2026 school year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we are seeking to grow this position in the coming years.

NYHS is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume to jobs@nyhs.org.

NYHS is an equal opportunity employer.