Jewish Studies Teacher; Leave Coverage​/Semester

Jewish Studies Teacher (Leave Coverage/Spring Semester 2027) About Gann Academy

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.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.

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Physical demands include dexterity for operating office machines and supplies, such as computers, telephones, copy machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, and reaching for files or supplies, as well as sitting or standing for extended periods, are common.

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status .

Our Jewish Studies and Jewish Life Departments are led by talented professionals who are committed to teaching and engaging students. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and knowledge of Judaism, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers.

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.

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