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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 2025-2026 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-2) 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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
Starting rate is $70/hr.
Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kai Segall at ksegall@jcpdowntown.org.