Jewish Job: Talmud Torah Minneapolis Seeking Teachers

Job Title:

Teacher

Organization Name:

Talmud Torah of Minneapolis

Job Type:

Part-time

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Summary/Description:

Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, a community, Conservative supplemental school, is seeking creative and enthusiastic substitute and year-round teachers for grades 2-8 for the current 2019 school year and beyond. Classes meet in two-day sessions across Monday – Thursday afternoons/evenings and Sunday mornings.

Serving as the primary religious school of two Conservative congregations, Adath Jeshurun and Beth El, Talmud Torah engages students of all backgrounds in educational experiences that provide foundational tools to live intentionally Jewish lives. We offer a rigorous education that builds knowledge of Judaism and its traditional practices based upon the teachings and egalitarian, pluralistic principles of the Conservative Movement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and motivating students
Engaging classroom instruction (2-3 hours per session)
Organized and frequent communication with students and parents
Willingness and ability to serve as an exemplar for Jewish living
Appropriate preparation and/or execution of lesson plans
Thoughtful evaluation of student success
Willingness to fulfill the mission and vision of the school

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

Formal and/or informal teaching experience required
Be engaging and passionate about Jewish education
Be a team player and open to collaboration
Open to teaching models
Interested in learning and growing as a Jewish educator
Have an understanding of Jewish rituals, holidays and values and the ability to read Hebrew
Comfortable with technology
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with experiential education a plus.
College students, as well as more experienced candidates, are encouraged to apply.