Religious School Teacher

Temple Israel Boston

Temple Israel Boston

Boston, MA, USA

USD 55-85 / hour

Posted on Jan 30, 2026
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. Following our broader community’s commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), our religious school is engaged in a culture-shift of our own. We are working towards a community where everyone can experience a sense of belonging. We are committed to building a faculty where the diversity of the Jewish community is well represented. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Our REDI work is a communal commitment that includes mechanisms for feedback, accountability, and processes for teshuvah (restorative justice). Qualifications of Interested Candidates- Enjoy working with children and have 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 also a plus.- Comfortable adopting the curricular vision of the religious school to create inclusive, joyful, and inspiring experiences.- Collaborative teacher committed to professional development; work, grow, and learn alongside colleagues.- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience required. This position is part time. We offer competitive pay with teaching rates ranging from $55-85 per hour, depending on experience and longevity at Temple Israel. Schedule- Sundays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (individual schedules may vary based on assigned classes).- Teen program: Monday nights 5:45 – 8:30 p.m.- Religious school: 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 IsraelTemple Israel is widely recognized as the largest reform temple in New England and one of the most prominent synagogues in the greater Boston area, offering a range of Jewish experiences and cultural and social programming.