Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek professionals who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and/or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.
Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals— people who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Jewish Studies and Jewish Life Departments consist of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and knowledge of Judaism, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Here at Gann, we guide our students to answer the question in our motto, “WHO WILL YOU BECOME?”
ABOUT THE POSITION
Gann Academy seeks candidates for a full-time, in-person Jewish Education position for the 2025-2026 school year. The portfolio of responsibilities for this position will be based on each candidate’s particular capabilities and experience; responsibilities may include teaching Jewish Studies, contributing to our comprehensive experiential Jewish Education program in the areas of Tefilah (“Zman Kodesh”) and Shabbat and Holiday Programming and Student Leadership, and contributing to other aspects of Jewish Life and Jewish Studies at Gann. Successful candidates will have a passion for Jewish Education and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching and leadership practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families. Candidates will be able to connect well with teenagers, serve as role models of engaged and inspired Jewish living, and facilitate students’ development of their Jewish identities. Candidates should enjoy working in a pluralistic Jewish setting and engaging students from all Jewish backgrounds.
This is an in-person, full-time position starting in August 2025. The salary range is between $55,000 and $90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications. The portfolio of responsibilities will be drawn from the list below:
COMPETENCIES and SKILLS
A background in Jewish studies and/or good knowledge of Jewish texts and traditions;
Must be proficient in English and familiar with Hebrew to carry out work as assigned;
Experience working with teens, ideally in a Jewish summer camp or youth group environment;
Knowledge of the subject matter and ability and willingness to continue to learn, research, and grow;
Possess strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills along with the ability to balance the pursuit of academic and institutional excellence with compassion and nurture for each individual;
Possess an educational vision that aligns with the core principles of Gann Academy;
Strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work independently and effectively in a changing, fast-paced environment;
Possess and exude a positive attitude, and a passion for teaching
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries
Professional development
Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including sick time, paid vacation, personal days, and U.S. holidays, Gann employees get up to an additional 15 days off for Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar of the year
Short Fridays
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Retirement Plan Match (403B) starting immediately!
Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and multiple hot meal options
Free parking!
Fitness facilities for our faculty and staff
Life Insurance
Short - and Long-term disability
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATION
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators facilitate the student journey. We seek teachers who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally. In growing our department, we are particularly interested in expanding the diversity of voices in our literature faculty. We are also interested in candidates who can help the department envision opportunities for collaboration across the humanities.
BENEFITS
Gann Academy is an independent high school in Waltham, MA that offers a competitive, and comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies – paid vacation, paid sick days, and roughly 20 additional paid days off - based on the Jewish calendar. It is truly a unique and generous benefits package offered only at Gann! Employer match Retirement (403B), and Health and Dental insurance, are just a few of t...he benefits offered to eligible employees upon day one of joining the Gann community.
Hungry? Gann has a full-service kosher dairy dining hall complete with a fresh salad bar and hot bar. Gann offers an attractive physical environment with bright spaces, FREE parking, and extensive fitness facilities available for our faculty and staff.
Gann celebrates a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals; Gann staff/faculty tout the support and teamwork of their colleagues as a highlight of their Gann experience and one in which Gann is different from any other school or community. Come find out for yourself!