Religious School Teacher

About Temple Kol Tikvah: From the moment you walk through the doors of Kol Tikvah, you will be treated like a welcomed member of the family. We are a modern progressive Reform community that embraces the diverse makeup of the Los Angeles Jewish community– Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews, Jews of color, Jews by birth and Jews by choice, cisgender, transgender, straight and LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodiverse and traditional learners, differently abled individuals, and anyone and everyone in between. We are a community designed with inclusion at its core. About the religious school: The Kol Tikvah Religious School provides students ages 2 through 18 with a supportive, energetic learning environment committed to inclusive, connective, and empowering Jewish education. We believe in active engagement, hands-on participation, and innovative teaching tailored to diverse learning styles and needs. Our programming creates a sense of community and belonging for students and their families in their personal educational, religious, and spiritual Jewish journeys. Job details: - START DATE: Sunday August 23rd at 8:45am - Be onsite to teach on Sunday mornings (8:45 - 11:45am) August 2026 - May 2027 with Jewish and national holidays off. - Prepare weekly lesson plans based on the provided curricular outline. - Attend orientation, security training, quarterly staff meetings/ professional development, and two Religious School Shabbat services. - Prepare annual progress assessments for your students at the end of the year. Job requirements: - You have a passion for Jewish education, love working with children, and have prior knowledge of (and a thirst to learn more about) Jewish tradition, rituals, holidays, and prayer! - You are an enthusiastic team player with a “can-do” attitude. - Experience leading a classroom for students in K-6th grade - Fingerprinted and CPR trained (or available for summer training). What you’ll receive: - $30.00-$60.00 per/hour commensurate with experience. - Professional development opportunities. - Temple membership. - An opportunity to join a team of experienced and excited educators, and inspired, engaged, and appreciative students and families!