Kehillah Jewish High School is hiring Full and Part-Time Jewish Studies Teachers

Kehillah Jewish High School is hiring Full and Part-Time Jewish Studies teachers for the 2022-23 academic year. The ideal candidates are dedicated educators whose expertise and passion have prepared them to teach engaging courses on Modern Jewish History (American and European), Holocaust Studies, and courses related to Jews and race. While familiarity with pre-Modern Jewish Studies is considered an additional asset, the core teaching and curricular duties will focus on Jews and Judaism in the Modern Era and Contemporary World. We want collaborative colleagues who appreciate a pluralistic community and are excited about approaching Modern Jewish Studies through innovative pedagogical methods including experiential, project, and inquiry-based learning.

We are a supportive teaching environment that embraces collaboration, outside-the-box thinking, and innovative pedagogy. You’ll be in good company with educators who are published authors, scientists, artists, photographers, comedians, activists, actors, renowned scholars, patent holders - people who speak multiple languages, celebrate a slew of holidays/traditions, and embed themselves in the culture and diversity of Silicon Valley.

We are a community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. You’ll find colleagues here who will always care and encourage you to find your strengths and grow. Kehillah is a school where you can not only teach but also flourish as an educator. The classroom experience includes debate, dialogue, critical inquiry, and experimentation bringing every class to life. Each student is challenged, actively encouraged, and supported to reach their potential. Faculty are directly involved in creating a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment by differentiating instruction, supporting diverse learners, and implementing a wide-ranging curriculum.

Must have at least three years of high school (or above) teaching experience, be adept with Zoom and blended or flipped classroom technologies, and eligible to work in the U.S. If you want to join a community of passionate educators who empower students with the wisdom of Jewish values and strength to flourish in a rapidly changing world, we would love to meet you!

Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to teaching students that believing in the interconnectedness and value of all human beings also compels us to work collectively towards equity and social justice. This involves building a society that appreciates and celebrates differences as well as a society that empathetically confronts the ways individuals, institutions, and systems have oppressed others based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, and other aspects of identity. We believe that it is only by clearly understanding the past and the present of these dynamics that students will develop the capacity to help create a better future for all.

COVID-19 Information
According to Kehillah’s COVID-19 policy, all teachers, staff, and students are required to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, when eligible, unless there is a physical or religious exemption) and are required to be tested on a weekly basis. All classes are taught in person on our Palo Alto campus.

We Care About You!
The salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance - We want you to have the care you need. We offer a choice of free HMO medical or employer-subsidized PPO plans to choose from, as well as free dental and vision insurance.
Retirement - Your future financial well-being is important to us. We offer a solid 403(b) plan.
Wellness - We want you to take care of yourself in every way and will give you a free gym membership at the OFJCC located directly across the street.
Flexible Spending - Because health, childcare, and travel expenses can add up, we offer an FSA that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.

Please apply directly through our Careers page on our website: https://kehillah.org/