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Grade 1 Congregational School Teacher

Beth Tzedec Congregational School 1700 Bathurst Street, Toronto ON

GRADE 1 CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHER (PART-TIME)  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Beth Tzedec Congregation is a vibrant multi-generational kehillah providing members with a place for prayer, spiritual guidance and growth, observance of life-cycle events, lifelong learning, social and cultural programs and opportunities for tikkun olam, improving the world.  The Congregational School Experience (CSX) at Beth Tzedec Congregation is the part-time Jewish education program for children seeking formal Jewish learning and experiences.

CSX is seeking a teacher for our Grade 1 class for the 2024-25 school year, commencing on September 8 and concluding on May 11, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

This teacher will be providing Judaic and Hebrew instruction to a class of approximately 12 students on Sunday mornings. The teacher will design and implement meaningful learning opportunities connected to Shabbat and Holidays, Torah stories, blessings and prayers, and mitzvot. A curriculum document will be provided for guidance.

The teacher will also implement an oral Hebrew language curriculum and liaise with the UJA Shinshinim (Israeli Young Emissaries) to provide Israel content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CSX is committed to applying the best of 21st century educational and Judaic Studies principles to a part-time Jewish education setting. A successful candidate must:

  • be committed to modeling the joy and love of Jewish learning
  • have strong Hebrew and Jewish content knowledge
  • have a love and passion for working with children and for teaching
  • have an engaging and warm personality

HOURS OF WORK:

Teaching time is Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Class preparation is a requirement but can be done on the teacher’s own time as per their individual schedule.

SALARY:

Ranging from $50-$65 per teaching hour, commensurate with experience. We offer strong administrative assistance and ongoing professional development and support.

APPLICATIONS:

Please send resume and cover letter to Cantor Audrey Klein, Principal at cantoraudrey@beth-tzedec.org.