Supervisors: Sally Meisner, Head of Middle School, Keren Schuller, Director of Academics

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 middle school-aged children and their families and is committed to supporting students to build their skills, strategies, and metacognitive skills. The candidate should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 7:40 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, one one-on-one and in small groups
• Helping students develop self-advocacy skills and identify strategies that support their specific learning style
• Advising a group of Middle School students
• 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
• Supporting teachers and advisors in understanding how to help implement/honor accommodations/neuropsychological evaluations 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of 5-8th grade curriculum
• Ability to provide students with strategies, support their metacognition and self-advocacy skills
• Enjoys working with middle school-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, at mclark@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor: Head of Early Childhood Division      

Schedule:  Reduced-time or 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 early childhood-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 8:00 AM  to 3:30 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

Early Childhood 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 the curriculum, given the ages 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 Associate Classroom teacher include:

• Supporting the Head Teacher in managing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum planning, group times, weekly newsletters, report writing and parent conferences.
• Interacting with children in all areas of the classroom, including the rug area, block area, pretend, and art projects.
• Supervising and interacting with students during outdoor and indoor gross motor play times.
• Doing whatever is necessary to help students feel safe and supported in the school environment, including accompanying children to the bathroom, changing diapers if necessary, and comforting and holding upset children, 
• 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 early childhood-aged children
• 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: $44,000-$50,000; 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 Suzie Newman at snewman@rssnyc.org.

Supervisor: Head of Early Childhood Division      

Schedule:  Reduced-time or 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 early childhood-aged children and their families. They should be adaptable, collaborative, proactive, personable, and warm.

WORK SCHEDULE

Working hours are generally 8:00 AM  to 1:00 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 (and will receive additional compensation for this).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Early Childhood Head Teachers are responsible for overseeing the experiences of students in their classrooms. While there are broad guidelines and themes for the curriculum, given the ages 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 a Head Classroom teacher include:

• Overseeing all aspects of classroom life, including curriculum planning, leading group times, weekly newsletters, report writing, and parent conferences.
• Working in collaboration with an Associate Classroom Teacher to create an appropriate and engaging environment for young children.
• Interacting with children in all areas of the classroom, including the rug area, block area, pretend, and art projects.
• Doing whatever is necessary to help your students feel safe and supported in the school environment, including accompanying children to the bathroom, changing diapers if necessary, and comforting and holding upset children.
• Arriving at 8:00 to set up the classroom, staying after the school day to clean the classroom, and working 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 early childhood-aged children
• 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: $40,000-$60,000; 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 Suzie Newman at snewman@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.