Supervisors: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division, and Keren Schuller, Director of Academics

Schedule:  Full-Time

Start: April 21, 2025 (through June 18, 2025) 

ABOUT US 

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have successful experience teaching Hebrew to elementary and middle school-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 7:45 AM  to 3:45 PM; occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM.

RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Teach Hebrew to elementary and middle school students who are native Hebrew speakers
• Work collaboratively with Hebrew department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum 
• Additional responsibilities, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has experience and enjoys working with elementary and middle school students
• Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching

• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Possesses good judgment
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• Salary range: $60,000-$90,000 (prorated for April-June); commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks). 
• Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance

VACCINATION POLICY 

• All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State, and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. 

CONTACT:
If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Keren Schuller, Director of Academics, at kschuller@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor:  Leslie Kuo, Director of Development

Schedule:  Full-time

Start: Immediately 

ABOUT US 

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have successful work experience on a development team, specifically in a frontline fundraising role. They should be a strategic thinker and possess strong communication, administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills and be flexible, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings and weekends for Development-related events. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support growth of the $1M+ Annual Giving program:
  • Support the Director of Development in the cultivation and stewardship of leadership ($10K+) donors.
  • Work with colleagues and lay leaders to boost giving and retention, including but not limited to preparing peer-to-peer talking points and identifying segments to target with special communications or solicitations. 
  • Conduct qualification meetings with leadership, giving prospects.
  • Focus on grandparents and parents of alumni giving from acquisition to retention.
• Manage special events and other engagement opportunities:
  • Serve as lead on cultivation and stewardship events, including but not limited to annual leadership donor events, donor recognition events, and alumni community receptions.
  • Serve as lead on fundraising events as determined such as galas, auctions, raffles, etc.
  • Develop new grandparent engagement opportunities in partnership with the Parents Association and academic administrators.
  • Take ownership of event management, including the run of show, coordinating personal outreach as appropriate, securing catering and photographers, and generally ensuring all aspects of events are completed in a timely manner.
• Support growth of Major Giving program:
  • Partner with Director of Development on moves management strategies for individual prospects.
  • Help identify prospects’ areas of interest for restricted giving solicitations.
  • Draft and customize giving menus and proposals based on donor preferences.
  • Prepare gift agreements as needed.
  • Help manage communications, cultivation, and stewardship of restricted giving support.
  • Ensure acknowledgement letters for restricted gifts are accurate and the language appropriately reflects the impact of the gift.
• Support lay leadership engagement:
  • Participate in planning agendas for Development Committee meetings.
  • Strategize how to best leverage the talent of Development Committee members.
  • Keep Board and Committee pipeline spreadsheet updated and support Governance Committee work.
• Manage engagement programming and volunteers as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned or required; duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the discretion of the Director of Development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Support the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Exercise good judgment and a high degree of discretion
• Highly organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong understanding of moves management and prospect life cycle
• Positive, “can-do” attitude

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is commensurate with experience. Range $80,000 – $100,000.
• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick, personal, and vacation days; holidays; school breaks). 
• Comprehensive benefits package: complimentary lunch, retirement contributions, medical, vision, and dental insurance.

VACCINATION POLICY 

• All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

CONTACT: If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Leslie Kuo, Director of Development, at lkuo@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School

Schedule:  Full-time or Part-time  

Start: ASAP – June 18, 2025

ABOUT US 

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school math implementing the math curriculum, and have successful experience working with middle school-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 7:40 AM  to 3:45 PM. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Serve as an assistant teacher in regular and honors math for middle school students
• Work collaboratively with the math department and other teaching teams on initiatives around pedagogy and curriculum
• Additional responsibilities, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enjoys working with middle school-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
• Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th grade math
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Possesses good judgment
• Degree in education or math preferred

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• Salary range (annual): $45,000-$55,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks). 
• Comprehensive benefits package – complimentary lunch, retirement contributions, medical, vision, and dental insurance

VACCINATION POLICY 

• All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. 

CONTACT:

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Executive Assistant to Elementary Division and Middle School, at mclark@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor:  Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division

Schedule:  Full-time   

Start: September 1, 2025

ABOUT US 

Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with elementary-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 7:45 am to 3:45 pm; occasional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 pm until 5:00 pm. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Elementary Associate Teachers are responsible for working with the Head Teacher in overseeing the experiences of students in their classroom. While there are broad guidelines for curriculum, given the ages and developmental levels of the students, teachers are given latitude to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their particular students. 

The duties of an Associate Teacher include the following:

• Supporting the Head Teacher in managing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum planning, weekly newsletters, report writing, and parent conferences.
• Supervising and interacting with students during outdoor and indoor play times.
• Arriving on time to set up the classroom and staying after the school day to clean the classroom and work on planning for the next day.
• Working with the rest of the grade level team to share ideas and resources to promote consistency within the program.
• Participating in all aspects of school life, including attending team and staff meetings and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has experience and enjoys working with Middle School students
• Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching

• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Possesses good judgment
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• *Salary range: $45,000-$51,000; Salary offers are based on our salary scale steps, which are based on years of experience, and are non-negotiable due to pay equity practices. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends. 
• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks, summer vacation).
• Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance

VACCINATION POLICY 

• All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State, and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. 

CONTACT:

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Executive Assistant to Elementary Division and Middle School, at mclark@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor:  Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division, Keren Schuller, Associate Head of School

Schedule:  Full-time

Start: September 1, 2025

ABOUT US 
Rodeph Sholom School, a Reform Jewish Day School based on the Upper West Side, fosters intellectual curiosity through a challenging independent school academic program in nursery school through 8th Grade. At the heart of Rodeph Sholom is a warm, vibrant community of educators and families, where students are guided by Jewish knowledge, values, and ethics to become self-confident and socially responsible leaders. Our mission is to develop each student’s love of learning and sense of responsibility to themselves and their community through meaningful experiences and intellectual exploration.

ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have experience working with elementary-aged children and their families and is committed to supporting students to build their skills, strategies, and metacognitive skills. Candidates should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE
Working hours are generally 7:30 AM  to 3:45 PM; additional hours may be required in the evenings. Teachers are expected to attend faculty meetings on Thursdays from 3:45 PM until 5:00 PM. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing direct support to students in the Learning Center and students requiring extra support or challenge in small groups
• Providing “push in” support in classrooms
• Supporting grade-level team members by providing resources and facilitating meetings regarding differentiation and best practice
• Carrying out any assigned administrative duties
• Proactively participating and contributing to the growth of the Learning Center by providing new directions, advocating for academically vulnerable students, and participating in ongoing professional development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Specific expertise in teaching reading and math
• Ability to provide students with strategies and support their metacognition and self-advocacy skills
• Enjoys working with elementary-aged children, working closely with colleagues, and being involved in other aspects of school life
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Kind and possesses a healthy sense of humor
• Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Possesses good judgment
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• Salary range: $60,000-$90,000; commensurate with experience. *Base faculty salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level and stipends.
• Generous paid time off (e.g., sick and personal days, holidays, school breaks). 
• Comprehensive benefits package – Complimentary lunch, Retirement contributions, Medical, vision, and dental insurance

VACCINATION POLICY 

• All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, and commitments and commitments as articulated here, including those from underrepresented groups in Jewish education. Rodeph Sholom School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State, and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination. 

CONTACT:

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Marielle Clark, Executive Assistant to Elementary Division and Middle School, mclark@rssnyc.org

At Rodeph Sholom School Day Camp, we carefully select our staff, which includes Rodeph Sholom School teachers, alumni, educational professionals, college students, and others whom we consider to be outstanding camp role models.