Who are we? Temple Israel is looking for enthusiastic, imaginative, and skillful teachers to join our team of educators for the 2025-2026 school year. There are positions available in grades preschool–7th grade for Sunday mornings, with potential to teach in our grades 8-12, pluralistic teen program too. In our religious school, kids 3 years old through 7th grade can learn, grow, and find their own meaningful Jewish communities. We strive to build a community where everyone — kids, families, and our educators — can find their places in our ancient and ever evolving tradition. Our school is joyful, kid-centered, and flexible. Read more about us and our values: https://www.tisrael.org/youth-family-engagement/religious-school-prek-grade-7/We are committed to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), working towards a community where everyone can experience a sense of belonging. We are building a faculty where the diversity of the Jewish community is well represented. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Qualifications of Interested Candidates:- Enjoy working with children; prior successful experiences with kids (formal teaching experience not required). Training for new teachers available.- Familiarity with second language pedagogy, technology applications, curriculum development, and student assessment is desirable but not required. Good command of Biblical Hebrew is a plus.- Comfortable adopting the curricular vision of the religious school to construct inclusive, joyful, and inspiring educational experiences.- Collaborative teachers who relish working, growing, and learning alongside colleagues; commitment to professional development.- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required.Compensation and Schedule:- Part time; competitive pay with teaching rates ranging from $55–$85 per hour, depending on experience and longevity at Temple Israel.- Sundays 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (individual schedules may vary). Teen program meets Monday nights 5:45–8:30 p.m.; religious school meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00–6:00 p.m.How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Roberta Axeloons, Director of Elementary Education, at raxeloons@tisrael.org.About Temple Israel: Temple Israel is widely recognized as the largest reform temple in New England, with over 1,400 member families, offering an array of Jewish experiences and cultural and social programming, including interfaith inclusion and social justice activism. Our historic building is home to a K-12 Religious School and Teen Program, and a well-renowned preschool.