Grades 5-8 Judaic Studies Teacher
Solomon Schechter Day SchoolIllinois, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago ignites students’ Jewish souls, educates them to their highest potential, and empowers them to enrich the world.
Job Description
The ideal candidate is an educator who is passionate about T’fillah, Tanakh, Talmud, and Mishna education; is a role model for engaged and thoughtful Jewish living; is committed to the highest standards of reflective pedagogy; is committed to collaborating and growing their teaching practice; and loves to teach adolescents.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
- Illinois teaching certificate or equivalent.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Jewish practices.
- Knowledge of Bible/Talmud content, Jewish holidays, and Jewish practices
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Accident and other insurance
- Sick/personal time
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Leave early for Shabbat
- Professional development opportunities