Elementary and Middle School Rebbe and Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

School Type: Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School with students from all levels of observance. Enrollment: ~140 students (Grades ECC–8th) Position Type: Full-time, 10-month teaching position Reports to: Judaic Studies Principal Start Date: August 1 ,2026

Position Summary

The Rebbe is a key member of the Judaic Studies team, responsible for imbuing students with a love of Yiddishkeit while ensuring each child’s academic growth and success. Class sizes are generally smaller, allowing for meaningful relationships, individualized instruction, and the ability to meet students where they are. The Rebbe fosters a warm, nurturing classroom environment rooted in Torah values, where students feel supported, engaged, and inspired. This role includes teaching core Judaic subjects, assessing student progress, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with colleagues and administration to support the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. An added component is for the Rebbe to create opportunities for additional student engagement outside of school to build kesharim and school pride.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Chinuch, committed to student-centered learning, and dedicated to creating a positive and growth-oriented classroom culture.

Qualifications

Degree in Education

Prior experience preferred

Passion for education

Great interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Personal Qualities

A Torah role model in your communication and how you carry yourself

Approachable and relationship-driven

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Passion for academic excellence and student success