The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Hebrew/Judaic Studies maternity leave substitute teacher. Our faculty teaches in a professional, collaborative Jewish environment. We seek candidates with experience and passion for working with young children. Candidates must be fluent in spoken Hebrew, able to work closely within a team, have familiarity with dual-language programs, an understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to education and curriculum development. A Bachelor's degree in Education is preferred. The position is set to begin in May, but possibly sooner.
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent Jewish school, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school's approach to education is governed by profound respect for children. It nurtures their curiosity, cultivates their imagination, encourages creative expression, values their initiative and engenders critical thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities.