Elementary School Judaic Study Teacher - Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

School: Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School

Position: Full-Time Elementary School Judaic Studies Teacher

Heschel Day School, a community Jewish day school, seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and flexible elementary Judaic Studies teacher for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching Judaic Studies and helping students to understand and appreciate Jewish traditions and culture, the study of Torah, tefillah, and a love of Israel. This person will help our students become responsible citizens of the world and proud representatives of the Jewish people, with an understanding of and commitment to Tikkun Olam. The successful candidate will be professional, collaborative, and possess personal integrity.

 Responsibilities will include:

• Work cooperatively with the Judaic Studies Director and colleagues in planning and implementing a creative and meaningful Judaic Studies program  

• Participate in faculty meetings, department meetings, holiday celebrations, and school-wide activities

• Establish and maintain standards of excellence for supervision and student engagement

• Promote the active participation of all students to ensure a positive and rewarding experience in the classroom, at play, and throughout the school day

• Collaborate with colleagues and administration as needed regarding the social, emotional, and physical development of students

• Maintain close partnerships with families, including phone calls, conferences, and written communications

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant Judaic Studies experience

• Basic knowledge of Hebrew

• Experience with the implementation of technology across the curriculum

• Excellent written and oral skills (parent communications, progress reports)

• Flexibility to work in multiple settings and shared facilities

• Desire to engender a love of learning in our students

• Willingness to work as part of multiple teams

• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is a TK through eighth-grade Jewish community day school. Its 76,000-square-foot facility includes a gymnasium/auditorium, a library, a lunch pavilion, an elementary school Maker Tech Lab, elementary and middle school science labs, art, dance, and music classrooms, newly renovated playgrounds, and an athletic field. The school’s values of tradition, character, and community have been its foundation for over forty-five years, and they continue to infuse students, faculty, staff, and parents with a shared vision and meaningful purpose. Our academic program emphasizes the development of thinking, problem-solving, and creative self-expression, which reaches far beyond the rote mastery of basic skills. Modern approaches to teaching and learning, using technology, project-based learning, and an overall emphasis on student attainment of 21st-century skills, are balanced with incorporating ancient traditions and values that are hallmarks of Judaism. The teaching of resilience, overcoming adversity, and developing confidence in one’s abilities are emphasized, bearing in mind age-appropriate capabilities and individual student progress.

Heschel offers competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a collegial working environment. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000, and the salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@heschel.com