Employment
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.
Current Openings
English Language Learner Teacher (Grades 1st-8th)
Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division, and Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2026
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate should have specific training and/or experience in teaching English to students for whom English is not their first language. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, flexible, 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
The ELL Teacher is responsible for the students’ English Language education. While there are broad guidelines for curriculum, given the ages, academic needs, and developmental levels of the students, teachers are given significant latitude to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their particular students.
The duties of an ELL teacher include:
- Planning and preparing lessons
- Evaluating students’ progress, writing and sending out written progress reports for each student
- Joining parent-teacher conferences twice a year in collaboration with Head Teachers and/or Learning Specialists, and meeting with parents on an as-needed basis
- Supervising and interacting with students during lunch and recess; providing coverage as needed
- 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 grade level teams to share ideas and resources to promote consistency within the program
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching children for whom English is not their first language
- Supports the mission, vision, values, and commitments as outlined on our “About” website page
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication 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; 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 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 the Elementary Division and Middle School at mclark@rssnyc.org.
UPDATED January 2026
Elementary Science Teacher (Grades 1-4)
Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2026
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have successful experience working with elementary-aged children and their families, seeking an energetic professional to teach science content to students, with a particular emphasis on STEAM integration. 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
The Elementary Science Teacher is responsible for teaching science content to students, with a particular emphasis on STEAM integration. 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of science content
- Has experience and enjoys working with Elementary 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; 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 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.
Elementary Associate Teacher (Grades 1-4)
Supervisor: Rebecca Hammerman, Head of Elementary Division
Schedule: Full-time
Start: September 1, 2026
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 Elementary 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: $46,000-$52,000; 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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Rodeph Sholom School encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about our mission, vision, values, 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.