Jewish Studies Teacher (Leave Coverage/Spring Semester 2027)

About the Role

Our Jewish Studies and Jewish Life Departments are led by talented professionals who are committed to teaching and engaging students. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and knowledge of Judaism, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers.

Gann Academy is seeking an experienced educator for a full-time, temporary teaching position during the second semester of the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in early January and continuing through June 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching three Jewish Studies courses (two Bible/Talmud courses and one thematic Jewish Studies course) and contributing to our comprehensive experiential Jewish Education program in the areas of Tefilah (“Zman Kodesh”), Shabbat and Holiday Programming, and Student Leadership.

Successful candidates will have a passion for Jewish Education, a deep knowledge of Jewish texts and Jewish observance, and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching and leadership practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families. Candidates will be able to connect well with teenagers, serve as a role model of engaged and inspired Jewish living, and facilitate students’ development of their Jewish identities. Candidates should enjoy working in a pluralistic Jewish setting and engaging students from all Jewish backgrounds.

This is an in-person full-time, temporary position starting in January 2027. The salary range is between $28,000 and $38,000, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications.

What you'll do

Collaborative Responsibilities

· Work with students outside of the classroom as needed

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments

· Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed

Professional Development, Growth, and Training

· Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-

service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills

· Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and

practice self-reflection; work with instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on

educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom

Administrative Responsibilities

· Attend and participate in parent/teacher conferences and advisor conferences, which may take place in the evening

· Keep records of correspondence with parents, progress of advisees, records of teaching practice and student work,

and utilize the school database appropriately to communicate student issues

· Take and record attendance; prepare and file reports, letters, grades, and comments as required and directed by

school administration

· Complete required paperwork, forms, surveys, employment documents, background checks/fingerprinting, online

training programs, and other school policy and legal requirements by established deadlines

Additional Jewish Studies Teacher responsibilities

· Attend department and other staff meetings

· Lead an Advisory

· Attend all-school programming and programming for your primary grade

· Attend and help lead Jewish programming that takes place outside your teaching blocks.

Qualifications

· A background in Jewish studies and/or good knowledge of Jewish texts and traditions

· Must be proficient in English and familiar with Hebrew to carry out work as assigned

· Experience working with teens, ideally in a Jewish summer camp or youth group environment

· Knowledge of the subject matter and ability and willingness to continue to learn, research, and grow

· Possess strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills, along with the ability to balance the

pursuit of academic and institutional excellence with compassion and nurture for each individual

· Possess an educational vision that aligns with the core principles of Gann Academy

· Strong communication, planning, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and effectively in a changing, fast-paced environment

· Possess and exude a positive attitude and a passion for teaching