5th Grade Judaic Studies Maternity Leave Substitute

Full-Time Position Beginning Mid-November 2026 | Yeshivat He’Atid | Bergen County, NJ

Yeshivat He’Atid, a growing Modern Orthodox day school in Bergen County, NJ, is seeking a full-time 5th Grade Judaic Studies teacher to serve as a maternity leave substitute beginning in mid-November 2026.

We are looking for a warm, engaging, dedicated educator who is passionate about Judaic Studies and enjoys creating a meaningful, positive learning environment for students.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has a strong background in Judaic Studies and a passion for Jewish learning
  • Lives a Torah-centered, observant Jewish life and is comfortable serving as a positive Jewish role model for students
  • Is proficient in Hebrew reading and comprehension; spoken Hebrew fluency is preferred but not required
  • Has experience teaching Chumash, Navi, Mishnah, or other text-based Judaic Studies
  • Is comfortable teaching in an Ivrit b’Ivrit environment, with consideration given to Hebrew proficiency
  • Has strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Builds positive relationships with students and creates a warm, structured, and engaging classroom
  • Can differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners
  • Collaborates effectively with colleagues and is excited to be part of a supportive teaching team

What You’ll Do:

  • Teach 5th Grade Judaic Studies on a full-time basis
  • Engage students in meaningful Torah learning and foster a strong connection to Jewish values, tradition, and Eretz Yisrael.
  • Develop students’ Hebrew reading, comprehension, and textual analysis skills.
  • Create a classroom environment that is structured, engaging, and student-centered
  • Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
  • Collaborate with the Judaic Studies team and classroom teachers
  • Serve as a positive role model of Torah values and Jewish living

Full-time maternity leave position beginning mid-November 2026. Competitive salary based on experience.

To apply, please send a resume to jobs@yeshivatheatid.org.