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Below are some helpful links for finding Jewish day schools and open teaching positions across the country.

Pardes Day Schools
Ravsak, Jewish Community Day School Network
Association for Independent Schools in New England
Jewish Education Leadership Institute
Lookstein School Database
Jewishjobs.com
Solomon Schechter Day School Association

Open Positions:

Posted 2/7/12

General Studies Teacher
The Alpert Family Aleph Bet Jewish Day School, a small RAVSAK-affiliated community day school in Annapolis, MD, seeks a general studies teacher for the 2012-13 school year.  The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and creative, is committed to infusing Judaic values and content into the general curriculum, is knowledgeable about reading and math instruction, and is able to differentiate instruction to capitalize on students= individual strengths and address their areas of need.  Aleph Bet offers small classes, supportive parents, and a welcoming community.  Please send a resume and cover letter to Nan Jarashow, Head of School, at 1125 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21403, or to info@alephbet.org.

Part Time Jewish Outdoor Educator: Greater Boston Area
WHO WE ARE:we are an alternative, soulful jewish community with a delightful small group of children who gather to celebrate Shabbat twice a month
WHO WE WANT:a kid loving, dynamic, jewish, nature lover who is creative and inspires fun and meaningful exploration of the great outdoors
WHAT WE ARE HOPING FOR:someone to offer a small  group of children (ages 3-10) opportunities to connect with each other, our greater community, Judaism and Shabbat through meaningful experiences in nature inspired with music, prayer, art, and Torah
LOGISTICS:Saturdays, 10:30-12:30 (at our services)293 Boston Post Rd, Weston MA (in a barn that abuts 85 acres of Conservation Land) rarely more then 10 children per week. salary negotiable. Feb 11. 25; Mar 10, 24; Apr 7,21; May 5,19; June 9,23

Posted 1/31/12

I am looking for an individual who is interested in tutoring four 8 year old girls in Jewish Studies and Hebrew in preparation for their Bat Mitzvahs. It would be a weekly commitment from September to May or June with weeks off for holidays. It would be alternately at our home in Southborough and at the home of another family in Hopkinton. Days/hours are flexible (after school or on the weekend) but a weekly time would be agreed upon. Please contact emilypiovoso@gmail.com  with a letter of interest and salary expectations.

Posted 1/3/12

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) provides educational and rabbinic services to Jewish communities, documents and preserves the rich history of the Southern Jewish Experience, and promotes a strong Jewish cultural presence and community engagement throughout a thirteen-state region including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia. Join us in this cutting edge approach to bringing Jewish life to one of the fastest growing regions in the country for Jews.

The ISJL is seeking a dynamic educator to serve as Assistant Education Director in one of the most unique and important positions available in today's Jewish education field. Throughout the United States, hundreds of underserved and isolated Jewish communities and congregations languish with no resources available for proper Jewish education or rabbinic services. While some manage to maintain their Jewish identity, the level of Jewish literacy remains extremely low.

The qualified Jewish Educator will join an existing team and staff to: Continue to deliver a vibrant Jewish learning environment for young students; Supervise a cadre of itinerant Education Fellows in Jackson, MS; Establish and implement substantive adult educational programs; Assist in overseeing implementation of the curriculum for a multi-state region; Expand an innovative model for an itinerant educational program that can be replicated throughout the country; Work with the Education Department in conducting an annual teacher training conference; Communicate regularly with teachers in the field; Travel periodically to different communities to conduct Shabbat services, classes, and adult programs to a variety of communities throughout the region; Participate in many other agency projects already in place or contemplated.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Masters in Jewish Education or Doctorate in Education with a background in Jewish Education. Position based in Jackson, MS. Send resume to: mschipper@isjl.org. Website: www.isjl.org.

MoEd Executive Director
MoEd is: a new Jewish educational afterschool program for children in grades K-5 who live in southern Montgomery County Maryland and nearby Washington, DC; a fun and engaging program of high-quality childcare with time for structured and informal Jewish learning; a way for busy families to give their children a Jewish education or to enhance the education their children receive through Hebrew school or day school; building a community of children, families, and teachers and strengthening ties to synagogues, schools, and other Jewish institutions in the DC area. MoEd will open for the 2012-2013 school year, co-located with Ohr Kodesh Congregation in Chevy Chase, MD. Children may enroll for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week, as well as on days when public schools are closed or close early. Programming will run from the end of the school day until 6:30PM. Transportation will be offered from several Montgomery County Public Schools. 

We are part of a growing movement nationally of Jewish afterschool education programs.  We are seeking a candidate who has: The vision and desire to create a welcoming and enjoyable Jewish learning environment that will engage children in the playful and intensive study of Hebrew language and Judaics;  A minimum of 3 years as a lead administrator in an educational program, such as a school or camp; 3 years minimum experience directly managing faculty; 3 years minimum experience in developing or administering Jewish learning in formal or informal educational settings; Strong verbal and written communications skills; 

Primary responsibilities will include: To oversee, creatively develop, and execute our curriculum and programs;To pro-actively manage logistics so that parents know their children are always in a safe environment; To recruit and supervise teaching staff To work closely with teachers, students, parents, the MoEd board, the staffs of our collaborating synagogues, and the larger community in the Washington metro area; To help manage the financial aspects of MoEd; To coordinate and encourage volunteer efforts; To support Board fundraising efforts 

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an experienced academic administrator and teacher, with Hebrew language proficiency and Judaic knowledge. (S)he is excited about the prospect of developing this new program and has the vision and skills to do so. Experience as an administrator (e.g., camp, youth groups, elementary or religious/Hebrew schools) is required. Demonstrable experience with child development, multimodal learning styles, unstructured learning environments, and early language acquisition preferred. Familiarity with the Washington DC Metro-area Jewish community is preferred. 
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Position will be part-time from March 2012 through May 2012, becoming full-time in June 2012. We encourage all qualified and interested educational leaders to apply. Please send any questions or a cover letter and resume to jobs@moedcommunity.org. Applications received before January 8, 2012 will receive full consideration. 

Posted 12/13/11

Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
Kindergarten General Studies Teacher

The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford (SSDS), an EC2-8th grade independent Jewish Day School, seeks a Kindergarten teacher for the 2012-13 school year. Specifically, this dynamic, engaging and caring professional will join the faculty in August to work with the Kindergarten team to plan and develop curricular units for the coming school year. 

Reporting to the Early Childhood Director, this teacher will work collaboratively with his/her co-teacher to plan and implement educational activities that meet the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual and creative needs of children, and ensure that children are well cared for and safe when under his/her care.

The SSDS Kindergarten integrates General and Judaic Studies.  This teacher will be the lead planner for General Studies instruction (including, but not limited to devising and implementing activities that introduce reading, math, science, and social studies) and will support Judaic Studies instruction for which his/her co-teacher has primary responsibility. Together, the team will work to maximize integration.

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in education with an emphasis in kindergarten or elementary education or child development.  Candidates with Masters degrees and kindergarten teaching experience are preferred.  In addition to the requisite experience and background, this individual will demonstrate sensitivity to the Jewish community and integrate and support the Jewish values, ethics and mission of the Solomon Schechter Day School.

An ideal candidate: respects and enjoys young children; sees children as competent; values Jewish integration throughout the classroom experience; understands the social, emotional and cognitive development and needs of young children; values play-based, emergent curriculum; can observe and evaluate children's academic performance, behavior, social/emotional development, and physical health; plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate; is familiar with early childhood curriculum, teaching theories, child development, differentiated instruction, Understanding by Design, National Common Core Standards; possesses strong team-building, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and stress-management skills; communicates effectively verbally and in writing; understands that engaging and partnering with families is central to the vision; sees documentation and making learning visible as important; values working collaboratively; and, continually seeks to increase knowledge in the field of endeavor.
Interested candidates should send cover letters, resumes, references and portfolio materials to:Rabbi Elliot Goldberg, Head of SchoolSolomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford26 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107egoldberg@ssds-hartford.org
Applications received before February 1 will be given preferred consideration.

Posted 12/5/11

Gateways: Access to Jewish Education is looking to hire a part-time Sunday school teacher to work in our religious School starting immediately for children with special needs. Qualified candidates must:
• have knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, traditions, and prayers 
• be able to read Hebrew.
• be skilled collaborators who can work effectively with a team of teachers, teenage volunteers, and parents of children with special needs.
• have a college degree in education or related field 
• be available on Sunday mornings for the duration of the school year. 
If interested, please send resume to jobs@jgateways.org, Attention: Nancy Mager About Gateways: Gateways' mission is to make a Jewish education available for every Jewish child. Gateways is the central address for Jewish special education in Greater Boston. This position is in our Jewish Education Program for children ages 2 to 18 who benefit from highly structured programming, individualized attention and small class sizes. Special education teachers utilize visual supports and differentiated instruction to present a multisensory curriculum that includes Jewish holidays, Bible stories, Hebrew language and Jewish culture. Creative arts, technology and music therapy are integral components of each weekly lesson.

DeLeT at Brandeis is posting these positions as a courtesy to our alumni and anyone else looking for a teaching job. We do not partner with these schools and we are not endorsing positions. If you know that a position has been filled, or have any additional questions, please contact delet@brandeis.edu.