Talmud Teacher; 5th - 8th Grade

Overview

Gross Schechter Day School is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and student-centered Talmud Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will inspire students in 5th–8th grade to engage deeply with Talmudic texts while helping them explore enduring themes, values, and questions that shape Jewish life and identity. This educator will foster a love of learning, encourage critical thinking, and create meaningful connections between ancient texts and the lives of contemporary adolescents.

The successful candidate will possess strong classroom management skills, a deep understanding of middle school learners, and a commitment to collaboration within a vibrant Conservative/egalitarian Jewish community.

• Inspire and guide 5th–8th grade students to engage with Talmudic texts, exploring enduring themes and questions that shape Jewish life and identity.
• Foster a love of learning, encourage critical thinking, and connect ancient texts to the lives and experiences of contemporary adolescents.
• Maintain effective classroom management and nurture a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to support student growth and program development within a Conservative/egalitarian Jewish community.

• Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage middle school learners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Talmud and a commitment to Jewish education.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a team-based culture.