Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, Pa is looking for warm, creative educators for our religious school. We are looking to fill positions in our Early learning class, as well as our 2nd grade class. We are a small, friendly, suburban synagogue, affiliated with the Conservative Movement.
The Early learning class will meet weekly on Sundays, from 9:00-10:30, in person. The 2nd Grade class will meet on Sundays from 9:00-12:15, also in person. All students and staff will wear masks, and we will observe physical distancing. When possible, learning will take place outdoors, under tents.
Our ideal candidate:

• has experience working with children ages 3-5, or 7-8
• Takes joy in Jewish life and experiences
• is interested in developing open-ended or constructivist educational experiences
• takes young children seriously as people, with their own inner spiritual lives
• Is ready to welcome children from a diversity of family constellations and levels of engagement with Judaism
• Has knowledge of Jewish holidays/Shabbat, Torah stories, and very basic Hebrew
• is open to collaboration with other teachers
• is open to learning new content and teaching techniques, as needed
• has good written communication skills
• Is able to use email, google docs, and Zoom with ease