Employment Opportunities at TBE

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FACULTY

Job Overview

Temple Beth-El (TBE) is seeking passionate, dedicated, and imaginative educators to teach at the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School. As an educator in our religious school, you will be responsible for crafting engaging lessons on Jewish text, history, values, traditions, and rituals. You will work closely with the Director of Education and Engagement to align your lesson plans with TBE’s curriculum while incorporating your own creative approaches to teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Jewish learning and a demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Our religious school meets on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (kindergarten through 7^th grade) and on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (2^nd-7^th grade.) Teachers are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the school day to set up their classrooms. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with TBE’s educational goals and curriculum. To assist in lesson planning, all teachers will be provided with detailed unit plans and access to office hours with the Director of Education and Engagement. Lesson plans should be submitted at least five days in advance of each class session.
• Work closely with the Director of Education and Engagement, rabbi, and other religious school teachers to ensure consistency in the educational program.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate on special projects and events. Staff meetings will be held monthly on Sundays from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM.
• Cultivate open and effective communication with students, caregivers, and the broader synagogue community.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance, behavior, and/or learning challenges.
• Submit written student evaluations at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for learning in connection with all school activities.
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for our students.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Prior experience in teaching, classroom management, and writing lesson plans is preferable. Experience working at a Jewish summer camp counts too!
• Ability to decode, read, and write Hebrew strongly preferred
• Experience in differentiated instruction is a plus!
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Statistics show that women, people of color, and many others with marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification perfectly. We want to hear from you whether you meet all the above preferences or not!

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Teachers must be able to travel to Temple Beth-El (402 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.) Stooping, bending, and reaching for and carrying files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, professional development, mentoring, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. This is a part-time teaching position. Educators will make $95 per session on Sundays and $65 per session on Wednesdays. Attendance at staff meetings and faculty orientation will also be compensated at a rate of $30/hour.

To Apply

We are searching for enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals who will partner with us in keeping Judaism relevant and exciting for our students and their families! If you are interested in applying, please send a resumé and cover letter to the Director of Education and Engagement at calle-schueler@tbeithaca.org with the subject line, “Religious School Educators.”

Temple Beth-El is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recognition of our values, commitment to social justice, and responsibility to our spiritual leaders and staff, congregants, and the communities within which we live and work. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, women, veterans, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.