RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TEACHERS AT TIFERETH ISRAEL’S HIMMELFARB SCHOOL

Tifereth Israel Congregation (TI), is a vibrant, egalitarian Conservative synagogue in the Shepherd Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. Our active community takes pride in our weekly Shabbat and holiday services with programs for all age groups; in caring for our members; and engaging in social justice initiatives in our neighborhood and beyond. We are located two blocks from Rock Creek Park, just south of downtown Silver Spring, accessible by bus, car and bike.

Tifereth Israel’s Paul and Annetta Himmelfarb School serves students in grades K-12 through engaging, learner-centered Jewish education that encourages curiosity and a sense of belonging. We are seeking passionate, caring, and creative teachers to join our K-7 faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. We will meet from 9:15am-12:15pm from mid-October through May, with a planning meeting before the start of school. Our current openings are in 1st-5th grade classrooms.

Our program includes virtual or in-person one-on-one Hebrew tutoring mid-week, and the teaching position can expand to include this for someone wanting additional teaching hours.

Ideal candidates will have:
* A passion for creating joyful and inclusive learning experiences for our children.
* Experience in formal or informal education settings, such as Jewish camp, synagogue schools, afterschool programs, day schools, etc.
* The capacity to teach Torah, Tefillah, Jewish history and culture, and holidays through hands-on projects, arts, drama, movement, food, etc.
* Hebrew knowledge and familiarity with Tefillah.
* Skills in engaging children with diverse learning styles and needs.

Support for teachers is available through teaching and curricular resources, mentoring, and paid collaborative planning time.

Compensation: $38-$70/hour based on education and experience, with some paid time for lesson planning.