Hannah Senesh Community Day School Is Hiring A Kindergarten Hebrew Judaics Associate Teacher

The Senesh School in Brooklyn is hiring a passionate and nurturing Kindergarten Hebrew/Judaic Studies Associate Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. Join our inclusive community and help cultivate curiosity, kindness, and confidence in young learners! 🌟

About The School

The Senesh School is a progressive Jewish day school serving grades K-8, dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity and providing a joyful, rigorous academic environment. Guided by Jewish values, we aim to nurture students as agents of change for a more just world. Our vibrant community is a welcoming home for diverse Jewish families, where students, parents, and staff thrive together. To learn more, visit our website: www.hannahsenesh.org.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Kindergarten Hebrew/Judaic Studies Associate Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The successful candidate will be a creative, nurturing, and reflective educator with a growth mindset. The position offers a competitive salary of $50,000 (commensurate with experience) along with benefits.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sara Keen, Lower School Director, at skeen@hannahsenesh.org.

Responsibilities Include

• Support classroom routines: Work alongside the head teacher to foster a warm, nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and love for learning.
• Collaborate with the team: Participate in curricular planning, shaping classroom culture, community-building, special programs, and addressing student needs.
• Teach Hebrew: Conduct daily Hebrew classes for small groups of Heritage learners using Israeli stories, authentic texts, songs, and interactive games.
• Support student learning: Provide small group and individual instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Lead activities: Facilitate whole-group activities with support from the lead teacher.
• Foster social-emotional development: Contribute to a positive classroom community and support students' emotional well-being.
• Communicate: Maintain ongoing updates on student progress with the lead teacher.
• Participate in meetings: Attend weekly faculty, grade-level meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
• Supervisory duties: Oversee lunch, recess, and early arrival responsibilities.

Qualifications and Dispositions

• Fluent Hebrew speaker
• Bachelor's degree in education or actively working towards an advanced degree in education
• One to two years of experience working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Team collaboration: Successful function as part of a team
• Cultural competency: Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Strong work ethic: Quick to learn new skills and eager to grow professionally

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hannah Senesh Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively welcomes candidates from all backgrounds — including race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation — to contribute to the diversity and vibrancy of our community. 🌍