Jewish Studies Teacher; Leave Coverage​/Semester

Jewish Studies And Jewish Life Teacher

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, composed of Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates students' journeys. We seek teachers committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work, societal, and learning outcomes. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of intelligent, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

Gann Academy is seeking an experienced educator for a full-time, temporary teaching position during the second semester of the  academic year, beginning in early January and continuing through June 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching three Jewish Studies courses (two Bible/Talmud courses and one thematic Jewish Studies course) and contributing to our comprehensive experiential Jewish Education program in the areas of Tefilah ("Zman Kodesh"), Shabbat and Holiday Programming, and Student Leadership.

Successful candidates will have a passion for Jewish Education, a deep knowledge of Jewish texts and Jewish observance, and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching and leadership practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families. Candidates will be able to connect well with teenagers, serve as a role model of engaged and inspired Jewish living, and facilitate students' development of their Jewish identities.

Candidates should enjoy working in a pluralistic Jewish setting and engaging students from all Jewish backgrounds.

This is an in-person full-time, temporary position starting in January 2027. The salary range is between $28,000 and $38,000, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.

Collaborative Responsibilities

· Work with students outside of the classroom as needed

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments

· Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed

Professional Development, Growth, and Training

· Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills

· Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom

Administrative Responsibilities

· Attend and participate in parent/teacher conferences and advisor conferences, which may take place in the evening

· Keep records of correspondence with parents, progress of advisees, records of teaching practice and student work, and utilize the school database appropriately to communicate student issues

· Take and record attendance; prepare and file reports, letters, grades, and comments as required and directed by school administration

· Complete required paperwork, forms, surveys, employment documents, background checks/fingerprinting, online training programs, and other school policy and legal requirements by established deadlines

Additional Jewish Studies Teacher responsibilities

· Attend department and other staff meetings

· Lead an Advisory

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