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Upper School Jewish Educator at Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS)

Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) is a welcoming Reconstructionist congregation dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, and cultural needs of a diverse congregation, while also maintaining a unique and vibrant presence in Central New Jersey. 

Join us in building a joyful, connected school community through experiential learning that engages students in our shared Jewish Journeys! 

Our Pre K-7 Religious School “Nesiyot: Jewish Journeys,” offers a comprehensive experience centered on Jewish life. We help students develop a Jewish identity, build strong bonds with other Jewish children, and learn about Judaism in a welcoming, egalitarian environment. We guide our students towards a love and understanding of Jewish culture, art, spirituality, prayer, and the Hebrew language. 

We are seeking dynamic, creative and organized Jewish educators for our upper school (5th-7th grade), substitute teachers and on-line Hebrew tutors.

    • We meet in person Sundays 9am-12pm September 2025- May 2026
    • No prior Religious School experience needed, just a love of kids and Judaism!
    • Salary is $30- $45/hour based on experience for 29 sessions: 3 ½ hrs/week of in-classroom time.
    • Tutoring is an online program that runs 22 weeks for ½ hour each session. $24.50/session.
    • Knowledge of Reconstructionism is a plus, but not required – although applicants should be able to teach a progressive, inclusive perspective and give kavod to Reconstructionist practices, ideals, and values.
    • Core content areas: Hebrew, Ritual & Holidays, Torah, Hebrew Prayers

Specific responsibilities for teachers include:

  • Attend Teacher Meetings, Quarterly Supervision, Professional Development (10hrs)
  • Plan meaningful, engaging and fun lessons based in school curriculum using a variety of teaching modalities in the classroom
  • Communicate regularly and effectively (both verbal and written) with students, madrichim, parents, clergy, and staff
  • Partner with the Director of Education to to support learners of all abilities
  • Compose brief summaries of each class for parent communications

To apply, go to our jobs page.
Any questions? Please contact Tracey Weingarten, (she/her), CKS Nesiyot Education Director. Rolling until filled.

Learn more about CKS’s Nesiyot: Jewish Journeys religious school here. 

USY Advisor & Hebrew High Teacher at Temple Shalom

Love Judaism, camp, teens and using your creativity to make a difference? We would love to have you on our team!

If you are college age, retired, or somewhere between this job is for you!

Temple Sholom, an egalitarian conservative synagogue in Bridgewater, #NJ, is looking for a creative, engaging and #experiential  USY Advisor/Hebrew High Teacher to join our team. Our program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:45pm. #PartTime This position would co-teach 11th & 12th grades and lead the USY elective.  #teachers #youth

We are looking for an individual that can connect and relate to our teens. Develop a warm and welcoming community for all teens to build strong friendships with one another while building their leadership skills and Jewish identity. Bring Judaism alive by making it relevant and meaningful to them through experiential learning.

As the USY advisor you would also help plan once a month programming throughout the year during the USY elective that would primarily happen during Hebrew High. In addition to Hebrew High/USY programming you would plan an opening event, the annual car wash, Erev Purim tzedakah event in conjunction with Erev Purim festivities and co-plan the Erev Shavuot program with the other youth groups.

The USY advisor is an integral part of our team building meaingful relationships with our teens, encouraging them to go to conventions and summer program, while teaching them leadership skills.

We offer supportive supervision, a great working environment and opportunities for professional development. The salary for the next Hebrew High teacher is $2,550 for the school year (mid-October-beginning of May). The USY salary is $2,600.

*We are looking for someone to fulfill both roles.

#helpusfindsomeonegreat Please forward this along to anyone in your circle you think might be great for our team.

Email Ilene Cohen at ilenecohen@temple-sholom.net for more information or to apply.

Sunday School Teachers at Congregation Beth El

Looking for: Sunday School
Teachers, Sundays 9:00 -12:00 am
and Wednesdays 3:45-6:00 pm
Starting: September 2025 through
May 2026
Salary: Starts at $55/hour,
commensurate with experience
Who are we looking for? College
students, recent college graduates,
teachers, anyone with a passion for
teaching, Judaism, and kids!

Congregation Beth El, a progressive and inclusive Conservative synagogue
in South Orange, New Jersey, is looking for dynamic, warm, and creative
Jewish educators for our innovative Jewish Learning Center. Our school
emphasizes a compassionate approach to instruction using social,
emotional, and spiritual learning guideposts. We have openings in a
number of grades including Hebrew learning specialists in both one and
two-day positions.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Education Director, Nomi
Kornfeld at nkornfeld@bethelnj.org. Teacher applicants should briefly
describe their teaching style in the cover letter.