Middle School Limudei Kodesh Teacher

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Posted: 27-Jul-26

Location:

New York, New York

Type:
Full Time

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Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full time Middle School Limudei Kodesh teacher for grades 6-8 beginning in August 2026. This position includes the teaching of Chumash, Nevi'im Rishonim and Torah She'be'al Peh as well as Tefillah responsibilities (daily Tefillah and Tefillah education).

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least two years experience teaching Limudei Kodesh, and preferably professional training and graduate education in teaching as well. Preference will be given to a candidate who has taught students of all levels and abilities and with different learning profiles. A candidate should enjoy the process of teamwork to develop curriculum and to plan special events, and be committed to paying individual attention to students.

Our Limudei Kodesh curriculum is text based and values oriented. We balance formal and creative approaches and integrate the teaching of text skills with themes of individual, Jewish communal and universal identity;
Jewish beliefs and practices;
Jewish history; and human nature. Applicants are expected to be passionate about Limudei Kodesh and about fostering the connection between a diverse student body and our sacred texts.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue, and our families have a range of backgrounds, practices and beliefs. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills.

The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs.

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume. To apply, follow this link:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $60,000 - $95,000, depending on years of experience.

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