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JCP Downtown is looking for committed and passionate educators and staff members who are excited to work in a diverse, inclusive Jewish community in New York City.

Hebrew School Project Teachers

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging teachers for the Hebrew School Project (HSP) for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is a part-time weekly position for Mondays (Grades 3-7), Tuesdays (Grades K-3), Wednesdays (Grades PreK & 2-7), or Thursdays (Grades PreK-5) in the afternoon/evening, generally from 3:00-6:30pm (hours vary slightly by grade).

Job Description

The Hebrew School Project (HSP) is an independent, experiential Jewish weekly after-school program that serves children in PreK through 12th grade. HSP is a program of the Jewish Community Project (JCP), a diverse, innovative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space in Lower Manhattan with a meet-you-where-you-are approach.

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging teachers for the Hebrew School Project for the 2026-2027 school year. Prior experience as a classroom teacher is not required. Experience working in informal educational settings (e.g. summer camps, after-school programs) is a plus.

Applicants must:

Be engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate about Jewish education
Have experience working in diverse educational settings
Have an understanding of Jewish history, holidays, and ritual, and at least a basic level of Hebrew language abilities
Believe in a learner-centered, inquiry-based approach to education
Be excited about empowering children
Be excited to honor and celebrate the unique needs and interests of each learner
Be interested in learning and growing as a teacher and as a professional
Be a flexible and adaptable team player, open to creative and collaborative work
Be committed to sharing your own ideas and interests
Be a self-starter, reliable, and an excellent communicator
Have an open-minded approach to Judaism and denominationalism
Be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:00-6:30 PM from September 8-May 28
Be available to work without visa support

Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges from $30-$50 per hour as a starting rate.

Lead teachers working on independent curriculum development and lesson planning may be compensated up to $80 per hour.

JCP Downtown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kai Segall at ksegall@jcpdowntown.org.

B’nai Mitzvah Tutors

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging b’nai mitzvah tutors for the Hebrew School Project (HSP) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part-time position for Monday or Wednesday evenings during the hours of 4:00-7:00pm (hours may vary slightly).

Job Description

The b’nai mitzvah program at JCP is an independent, experiential, Jewish weekly after-school program that prepares children in 6th-7th grade to have b’nai mitzvah ceremonies. The program is a part of the Hebrew School Project (HSP), which serves children in PreK through 12th grade.

HSP is a program of the Jewish Community Project (JCP), a diverse, innovative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space in Lower Manhattan with a meet-you-where-you-are approach.

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging b’nai mitzvah tutors for the 2026-2027 school year to work one-on-one with learners in a unique preparatory environment. Tutors will work individually with learners on Hebrew, prayer, and Torah reading skills while boosting learners’ self-confidence and positive associations with Jewish tradition and Jewish adult role models. Tutoring primarily takes place Monday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings in-person; openings on other days of the week may become available.

Applicants must:

Be able to confidently teach Hebrew reading, Torah trope, and prayer skills
Be engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate about Jewish education
Be passionate about connecting with and empowering middle schoolers
Be excited to honor and celebrate the unique needs and interests of each learner
Have experience working in diverse educational settings
Be interested in learning and growing as a teacher and as a professional
Be a flexible and adaptable team player, open to creative and collaborative work
Have an open-minded approach to Judaism and denominationalism
Be a self-starter, reliable, and an excellent communicator
Be available Mondays or Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 PM from September 8-May 28
Be available to work without visa support