Jewish Educator

Temple Har Zion 7360 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill ON

Jewish Educator Temple Har Zion – Grade 5/6 combined class.  

At Temple Har Zion we preserve tradition, embrace inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and affirm beliefs in a common heritage making Reform Judaism relevant in our daily lives. We provide a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for all types of learners and their families. 

Temple Har Zion is looking to hire an educator to teach Grade 5/6 (combined class) in our Sunday morning supplementary school. 

Teaching Position (Grade 5/6)

September 8, 2024 to May 10, 2025

Sundays: 9:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Training and resources will be provided on the curriculum ranging from areas of Israel, personal Jewish History, G’milut Chasadim, to Jewish/Israeli artists. (2-year flipped curriculum)

Teacher Responsibilities

  • Build lesson plans that provide meaningful learning experiences that help our students grow and see the relevance of Judaism in their lives.
  • Provide copies of prepared lesson plans to the Director of Education each week. 
  • Prepare and submit summary of classroom activities for monthly parent newsletter
  • Serve as a role model and dugma ishitn (lead by example) for classroom (teen classroom assistants)

Teacher Qualifications

  • Experience teaching school- age learners
  • Dependable, collaborative, energetic and organized
  • Ability to support each child in the classroom and work with CERT staff.
  • Hebrew skills are an asset but not required
  • Police Vulnerable Check will be requested before the start of the year.
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate are an asset

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Judy Silver- Director of Education

judy@harzion.ca