Frankel Jewish Academy (FJA) in West Bloomfield, Michigan, seeks Jewish Studies teachers for the 2024-2025 school year to teach Bible, Rabbinics, Jewish History and electives to grades 9-12. Candidates should have a commitment to Jewish practice, a foundation in current educational practices and technology, a passion for Jewish and secular knowledge, a dynamic presence in the classroom, an enthusiasm for working with teenagers, and the desire to continually develop their pedagogy.
Salary Range: $40,000 – $65,000. Metropolitan Detroit is an affordable place to live, and offers a rich resource of Jewish Life.
A bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is required. Previous high school teaching experience and an advanced degree (master’s or rabbinic ordination) is preferred.
FJA is a high school offering a dual curriculum of college-preparatory general studies and classical text-based Jewish studies. The school, which operates within a framework of Jewish law, draws its student body from Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and unaffiliated backgrounds to learn together in an open and tolerant, religious environment.
General Requirements
A criminal history background check is required of all employees.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
References will be required; transcripts may be required.
FJA offers a warm and supportive working environment with competitive salary and benefits. We provide exceptional, nationally recognized support and mentoring for new teachers, as well as extensive professional development opportunities for all faculty. FJA strongly supports the development and growth of each member of its professional teaching staff.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume, cover letter and references to employment@frankelja.org. In the subject title, please write, “Jewish Studies.” You may also fax these forms to 248-592-0022.
Frankel Jewish Academy is a non-profit private secondary academy. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or pregnancy), disability, religion, national origin or genetic information.
Contact Email:employment@frankelja.org