Judaic Studies Lead Teacher

Job description

As a Judaic Studies Lead Teacher at Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School in Hyde Park, you'll teach Jewish texts using a progressive, inquiry-driven approach and take on meaningful leadership across the entire K-8 Judaic studies program. You'll co-create original curricula, help build an articulated scope and sequence, and partner with colleagues across disciplines to weave Judaic and general studies together. Responsibilities: • Teach at least two Judaic Studies classes grounded in primary texts and the philosophy of Torah Umadda • Lead and support all core Judaic Studies classes in grades 1-8, including related programs, activities and special events • Collaborate vertically within the Judaic studies team and horizontally across grade-level disciplines, including developing interdisciplinary, project-based units • Create original curricula and partner in refining an articulated K-8 scope and sequence • Serve as a strong Jewish role model and support recruitment and retention of Judaic Studies staff • Represent Akiba-Schechter at conferences and professional development opportunities Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and at least two years of teaching experience • Experience developing healthy, supportive relationships with students • Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills • Preferred: progressive experience teaching Jewish texts across multiple age groups, educational administrative experience in a Jewish day school or camp, a master's degree, or rabbinical ordination Compensation: $50,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package that includes a tuition discount for your children. This is a full-time, in-person position.