Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school for students in grades 6-12. Located in Bryn Mawr, PA (metropolitan Philadelphia), Barrack is the premier Jewish day school in the Delaware Valley, attracting students from Philadelphia and its suburbs, Allentown, southern New Jersey, and Wilmington, Delaware. The school integrates a comprehensive and rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the teaching of essential Jewish and American values and texts. Guided by our four Derech Eretz values of Honor, Moral Courage, Kindness, and Community, Barrack values diversity, celebrates the richness of Judaism's language, culture, and history, and is strongly connected to Israel. Barrack prepares future leaders of the American, Jewish and global communities who work for a better world through acts of justice and compassion.
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and caring educator to serve as a full-time Jewish Studies teacher for the 2027-2028 school year.
Interested candidates must be able to collaborate with colleagues, plan student-centered lessons, and cultivate a love of Jewish learning among students. The successful candidate will infuse Jewish learning with joy and passion and build an inclusive classroom culture. They will be relationship builders, understanding that excellent teaching emerges from strong student connections. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic and enjoy teaching middle school and high school students with energy and enthusiasm.
Jewish Studies teachers often teach Jewish Studies (primarily rabbinics and holidays) and Tanakh courses. Additionally, they lead a Tefilah group Monday-Thursday mornings and serve as a student advisor.
Qualifications include:
-
A bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating middle and/or upper school students grades six through twelve.
-
Master’s degree or rabbinic ordination candidates are preferred.
-
-
Ability to teach and read Jewish sources utilizing original Hebrew text.
-
A collaborative spirit and an ability to function as a member of a team with administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
-
Adaptable and flexible, showing a responsiveness to different student and curricular needs.
-
Interest in developing Jewish studies and Tanakh curricula in partnership with Jewish Studies faculty.
-
Ability to differentiate instruction.
-
Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
-
Kindness, patience, and a healthy sense of humor.
-
Growth-oriented and seeks opportunities for professional development.
-
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with experience in effective communication with parents, students, teachers, and staff.
Salary is dependent on the highest degree obtained and the number of years of teaching experience. For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to Rabbi Rachmiel Gurwitz, Jewish Studies Department Chair, at rgurwitz@jbha.org.
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.