Congregation B’nai Tzedek, a Conservative congregation in Potomac, MD is seeking to hire the following part-time teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year beginning at the end of August: Sundays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Judaic’s Teachers K-6 Grade Hebrew Teachers for 3-6 Grade Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm: We are looking for engaging teachers who love teaching Hebrew & Judaic and are great team players. Our Hebrew classes require Hebrew knowledge, as well as knowledge of T’fillah. JOB EXPECTATIONS • Fulfilling all teaching duties. • Following the curriculum. • Planning for lessons and preparing all materials prior to class. • Assisting in the planning and implementation of grade-level Family Education programs. • Meeting with or calling students or parents as necessary before or after class sessions. • Respond promptly to parent phone calls and/or e-mails. • Keeping accurate attendance records and contacting parents when students are absent. • Actively participating in teacher training sessions as required. • Submitting two emergency sub plans for each class taught. • Attending programs that involve their grade level(s) such as Family Shabbat services, Family Education programs, special activities, and inter-school programs. • Communicating curriculum, class, and school/congregational activities with all parents by email weekly. • Attending Teacher Orientation on August 27th, 2023 QUALIFICATIONS • A love of working with kids! • Passion for Judaism and Jewish education. • Knowledge of Jewish traditions and values, as well as the willingness to learn and grow. • Teaching experience preferred.
COMPENSATION This is a part-time position with a starting salary range of between $25-70 per hour, depending on experience and qualification. You are also paid for some planning time and any extra time you are asked to work, including meetings, training, and other in-service sessions.