4th Grade Ivrit & Judaic Studies Teacher in Mamaroneck, New York at WESTCHESTER DAY SCHOOL

Westchester Day School is seeking a 4th Grade Ivrit & Judaic Studies teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The successful candidate will have a passion for Jewish Education, strong curricular and pedagogical knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative spirit.

About the School

Established in 1948 in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual curriculum Jewish elementary school (2-year-olds through 8th grade), prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to Torah, excellent middot, community and academic rigor.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement lessons and activities that are developmentally and grade appropriate and follows the set curricular goals
• Follow the curricular materials and goals laid out by the school
• Establish and maintain a high standard for classroom management and student engagement
• Promote active participation of all students to ensure a positive and rewarding experience in the classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration regarding the social, emotional, and academic development of students
• Maintain close partnerships with families, including phone calls and written communications as needed
• Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to differentiate instruction to support a range of learners
• Remain open to learning and growing personally and professionally

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the content area of instruction. Master’s preferred.
• Three or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Fluent Hebrew speaker with knowledge of teaching Hebrew as a second language is necessary for teaching teaching Ivrit
• Possess a deep understanding of the Jewish holidays, Tefillah and weekly Parsha
• Mastery over lesson planning and the ability to plan and teach towards clear curricular goals set by the school.
• Strong character and professional references.
• Effective communication skills, positive and collaborative growth mindset.

The annualized salary for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 (this is low for a full time teacher, depending on experience), depending upon education and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or any other protected status.