Religious School Teacher

Congregation Emanu-El, New York City's first Reform synagogue, is hiring part-time religious school faculty for the 2026-27 school year to teach Hebrew and Judaic Studies in grades PreK–8. The school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational and transformative.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare creative, interactive lessons within a well-structured curriculum
• Collaborate with administration and faculty on meaningful learning in and out of the classroom
• Communicate regularly with families
• Help plan special programs, family education and holiday celebrations
• Attend paid professional development

Qualifications:
• Classroom or informal education experience (camp, afterschool) with grades Pre-K–8
• Able to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history and holidays using arts, drama, movement or media
• Comfortable in a Reform congregation with a diverse student body
• Must live in the New York City tri-state area

**Schedule:** Sundays 9 am–12 pm and Mondays 4–6 pm on the Upper East Side; Wednesdays 3–5 pm downtown.

**Pay:** $50–$80/hour, 2–10 hours per week, with up to two paid sick days and paid professional development.