Religious School Teacher

Job Title: Religious School Teacher Department: Lifelong Learning FLSA Status: $50 – $80/hour Faculty – In-Person Schedule: 2 – 10 hours per week Reports to: Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning About Us Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring part-time religious school faculty members for our 2025-26 school year. Our innovative and unique religious school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Visit emanuelnyc.org/school to learn more about our school and our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer. Openings: In-person classroom faculty (Grades PreK-8, Hebrew and Judaic Studies curricula) Core Responsibilities: Preparing creative, interactive lessons as part of a well-structured curriculum Collaborating with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom Regularly communicating with families outside of school hours Assisting in the planning and preparation of special programs, including family education and holiday celebrations Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals When and Where: Sunday (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus Monday (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus Wednesday (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) in person at our downtown campus The Ideal Candidate: We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications! Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8 Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area Compensation, benefits, and why it’s great to work here: Pay begins at $50/hour (In person only) Up to two paid sick days per school year Generous (paid) professional development opportunities To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to the Office of Lifelong Learning at religiousschooljobs@emanuelnyc.org. Be sure to include “Religious School Teacher’ in the subject line.