Middle School Hebrew and Jewish Studies Leave Replacement Position

Rodeph Sholom School
Rodeph Sholom School

New York, NY, USA

USD 60k-90k / year

Posted on Nov 3, 2026
Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle SchoolSchedule: Full-timeStart: October 26, 2026 – February 8, 2027 ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school Hebrew, implementing the Hebrew curriculum, and successful experience working with middle school-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm. WORK SCHEDULEThis is a replacement leave position.Working hours are generally 7:40 AM to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Teach Hebrew to middle school students- Teach a native Hebrew class to middle school students- Work collaboratively with the Hebrew department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum- Support or serve as a Middle School advisor- Additional responsibilities, as needed QUALIFICATIONS- Has a strong capacity for working with middle school-aged students and working closely with colleagues- Enjoys being involved and engaged in broader aspects of school life- Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page- Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of Hebrew- Has excellent interpersonal skills- Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects- Possesses good judgment- Advanced degree or equivalent experience- Fluent in Hebrew SALARY & BENEFITS- Salary range: $60,000-$90,000 (prorated based on this salary range); commensurate with experience. Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.- Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks).- Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance VACCINATION POLICY- All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire. CONTACTIf interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Executive Assistant to Elementary Division and Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org.