New York, New York
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 25-Nov-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Gig
Salary: $60,000-90,000 (prorated)
Categories:
Internal Number: TempJSHebFY26
Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School
Schedule: Full-time
Start: February 2, 2026 - April 13, 2026
ABOUT US
Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school Hebrew and Jewish Studies, implementing the Hebrew and Jewish Studies curriculum, and have successful experience working with middle school aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable and warm.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a replacement leave position.
Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach Jewish Studies to middle school students
- Teach a beginners Hebrew class to middle school students
- Work collaboratively with the Jewish Studies department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum
- Serve as a Middle School advisor
- Additional responsibilities, as needed
****Applicants who are interested in teaching only Hebrew or Jewish Studies, rather than both subjects, are encouraged to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Salary range: $60,000-$90,000 (prorated based on this salary range); commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
- Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks).
- Comprehensive benefits package - Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance
VACCINATION POLICY
- All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Executive Assistant to Elementary Division and Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Enjoys working with middle school aged children, working closely with colleagues and being involved in other aspects of school life
- Supports the mission, vision, values and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
- Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th grade Jewish Studies
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
- Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
- Possesses good judgment
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience