"Shaare Torah is a welcoming, vibrant Conservative synagogue community (Kehillah) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, dedicated to the ideals of Jewish tradition (Masoret), and to acts of kindness (Hesed). Our congregation includes more than 300 member households, as well as hundreds of other individuals and families living throughout Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, technological, and communication skills.
- An understanding of central themes in Jewish education such as holidays, lifecycle and texts, Torah, Hebrew, etc.
- The ability to create and implement hands-on, interactive, and engaging lesson plans and teach with enthusiasm
- Ability to attend occasional community-building Shabbat dinners and holiday programs during the year as needed.
- Be comfortable with switching to online/hybrid learning as needed. Must own a personal computer with access to Zoom.
- Must be available for in-person professional development sessions on two Sundays in August.
The Talmud says, "The world rests on three things: the study of Torah, worship, and acts of kindness." Torah study and, more broadly, Jewish education, is a key commitment at Shaare Torah. Our motto is, "Learn it to Live It" -- we believe that Judaism isn't just a theory, but a set of lived experiences. Our goal of education is to provide both the "how" and the "why" -- to help our community learn to live Judaism, and also to find meaning, connection and joy with each experience.
Shaare Torah is currently looking to add to our collaborative team of dedicated teachers. Ideal candidates will have some teaching experience, preferably in a Jewish educational setting, enthusiasm for working with children, passion, and a demonstrated commitment to Judaism. Candidates should be comfortable with project-based learning and other hands-on modalities to meet the needs of our diverse learners.
Our program meets on Sunday mornings 9:00-12:00 PM (in-person) and mid-week afternoons (online on Tuesdays and in-person on Wednesdays). **Teaching times may change due to COVID restrictions. We have many teaching options available regarding days and times.
Applicants should also have the following requirements:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Leah Miller, Director of Education & Family Engagement, to lmiller@shaaretorah.org.
We can’t wait to meet you and to have you join the Shaare Torah community!"