Come Work with Us
When you begin your career at Temple Emanu-El, you become part of the rich history–and the future–of our congregation, which has served and led the New York Reform Jewish community for more than 175 years. While rooted in our legacy, Temple Emanu-El is also fueled by a sense of purpose, justice, and innovation to invigorate Jewish life today.
Temple Emanu-El is a 501(c)3 religious organization, which employs approximately 250 full- and part-time staff across variety of departments and functions, including Clergy, Administration, Membership, Marketing & Communications, Development, Finance, Music, Lifelong Learning, Religious School, and the Nursery School, as well as Bernard Museum of Judaica, Stettenheim Library, and the Streicker Center. Temple Emanu-El provides generous benefits and paid-time off–including Jewish holidays–to our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Open Roles
To apply for any of the open positions below, please submit a resume with a cover letter to the email address in the job description with the position title in the subject line of your email.
Part Time Religious School Teacher (Downtown)
Job Title: Part-time Religious School Teacher
Department: Lifelong Learning
FLSA Status: $45-60/hour
Schedule: 2 – 10 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Lifelong Learning
Openings:
- In-person classroom faculty (Grades K-3, Hebrew and Judaic Studies curricula)
Core Responsibilities:
- Preparing creative, interactive lessons as part of a well-structured curriculum
- Collaborating with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom
- Regularly communicating with families outside of school hours
- Assisting in the planning and preparation of special programs, including family education and holiday celebrations
- Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours
- Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals
When and Where:
- Wednesday (3:00 – 5:00 pm) in person at our Emanu-El Downtown in Chelsea
- Opportunity for additional work hours before and after Religious School
The Ideal Candidate:
We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.
- Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
- Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body
- Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area
Compensation, benefits, and why it’s great to work here:
- Pay begins at $45/hour (In person only)
- Up to two paid sick days per school year
- Generous (paid) professional development opportunities
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to . Follow-up interviews with selected candidates will take place on a rolling basis until all roles are filled.
Part-Time Religious School Teacher (Uptown)
Job Title: Religious School Teacher
Department: Lifelong Learning
FLSA Status: $45 – $60/hour Faculty – In-Person
$20 per student / for each 30-minute session (Remote)
Schedule: 2 – 10 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Lifelong Learning
About Us
Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring part-time religious school faculty members for our 2023-24 school year. Our innovative and unique religious school is committed to Jewish learning that is relevant, inspirational, and transformative. Visit emanuelnyc.org/school to learn more about our school and our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer.
Openings:
- In-person classroom faculty (Grades PreK-8, Hebrew and Judaic Studies curricula) and/or;
- Remote, online 1-1 or small-group Hebrew reading instructors
Core Responsibilities:
- Preparing creative, interactive lessons as part of a well-structured curriculum
- Collaborating with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom
- Regularly communicating with families outside of school hours
- Assisting in the planning and preparation of special programs, including family education and holiday celebrations
- Attending paid professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours
- Providing a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another and challenge themselves to grow as individuals
When and Where:
- Monday (4:00 – 6:00 pm) in person at our main Upper East Side campus
- Sunday-Thursday (3:00 – 7:00 pm) remote via Zoom (need not be available every day)
The Ideal Candidate:
We encourage those with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications!
- Person(s) with experience in classroom or informal education, such as Jewish camp or afterschool programs in grades Pre-K through 8
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish history, and holidays incorporating arts, drama, movement, or media
- Comfortable teaching in a Reform Jewish congregation to a diverse student body
- Candidates must reside within the New York City tri-state area
Compensation, benefits, and why it’s great to work here:
- Pay begins at $45/hour (In person only)
- Up to two paid sick days per school year
- Generous (paid) professional development opportunities
- Opportunity for bonuses
Click here to apply.
Benefits include:
- Generous PTO (paid time off), as well as all major federal and Jewish holidays
- Paid parental leave*
- Paid Family Leave*
- Retirement plan with employer matching*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses*
- Life insurance*
- Short-term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Free temple membership and free religious school
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts to temple and Streicker Center programs
- Great colleagues who share a passion for making a difference
* Subject to waiting period
COVID-19 Policy
Congregation Emanu-El requires all employees to be vaccinated with the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccination. The temple will continue to work with its medical advisor to maintain health and safety policies in accordance with CDC and NYS/NYC Department of Health best practices.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Congregation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
