Judaic Studies Teacher

Summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Judaic Studies Teacher for an immediate start at an independent school in New York, NY.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

This position requires a professional who:

• Passionate about teaching Judaic studies topics to students.
• Serves as a content expert and seeks out opportunities to expand their knowledge.
• Thrives on a collaborative team which promotes daily brainstorming and creative thinking.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and continually improves the way they teach.
• Masters diverse teaching styles and allows for student-led questioning and discussion and student-developed assignments.
• Embraces classroom technology integration as a tool for learning.
• Provides direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, during class and outside of the classroom.
• Implements strategies to help students with content mastery.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach several sections of Jewish Studies courses for lower school students.
• Assessing students’ academic and social development.
• Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families.
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of students ensuring student success.
• Attends and participates in weekly faculty meetings, committee meetings, school functions and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate and assigned.
• Participates in, chaperones and/or facilitates some school activities, field trips, orientations, and experiential learning trips.
• Performs other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Division Head and/or the Head of School.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies, Elementary Education, or related field;
• Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction;
• A strong commitment to professional growth.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education, or related field.
• 2-5 years of proven success in teaching high school students.
• Experience teaching in independent schools.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Judaic Studies Teacher for an immediate start at an independent school in New York, NY.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

This position requires a professional who:

• Passionate about teaching Judaic studies topics to students.
• Serves as a content expert and seeks out opportunities to expand their knowledge.
• Thrives on a collaborative team which promotes daily brainstorming and creative thinking.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and continually improves the way they teach.
• Masters diverse teaching styles and allows for student-led questioning and discussion and student-developed assignments.
• Embraces classroom technology integration as a tool for learning.
• Provides direct instruction to students, individually or in small groups, during class and outside of the classroom.
• Implements strategies to help students with content mastery.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach several sections of Jewish Studies courses for lower school students.
• Assessing students’ academic and social development.
• Providing consistent oral and written communication to students and families.
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of students ensuring student success.
• Attends and participates in weekly faculty meetings, committee meetings, school functions and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate and assigned.
• Participates in, chaperones and/or facilitates some school activities, field trips, orientations, and experiential learning trips.
• Performs other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Division Head and/or the Head of School.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies, Elementary Education, or related field;
• Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction;
• A strong commitment to professional growth.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in education, or related field.
• 2-5 years of proven success in teaching high school students.
• Experience teaching in independent schools.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.