Religious School Teachers @ Forest Hills Jewish Center

Seeking Religious School Teachers for next school year 2025-26.

Forest Hills Jewish Center, Forest Hills NY

About the position:

The Religious School at The Forest Hills Jewish Center, in Forest Hills NY, is seeking to hire teachers for next school year 2025-26.

Prior experience working in school setting or with children is preferable but not required.

School days: Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 pm & Sundays 9:00-12:15 pm/ Sundays or Tuesdays only positions also available

The Forest Hills Jewish Center operates in accord with the classic rabbinic teaching of kol yisrael arevim zeh la-zeh: all Jews are responsible for each other, no matter who we are, what denominational label we wear, or where we call home. We are a small part of the Jewish community, and we are pleased to be affiliated with the United Synagogue and the Jewish Theological Seminary.

Our Religious School has been awarded multiple “The School of Excellence” commendations by the New York Metropolitan Region of United Synagogue. Here’s our secret recipe:

  • Begin with a love of Judaism and the desire to promote a community of friends for our learners.

  • Use a variety of active learning techniques to guide our learners to acquire knowledge and skills.

  • Add a joyful environment which fosters kindness, Jewish values, and Jewish life skills.

  • Combine to reach our sacred goal: Imbuing each child with the skills, relationships, values, and knowledge upon which to build a rich life with a strong Jewish identity.

At the Forest Hills Jewish Center’s Religious School, we go beyond educating a child’s head by imparting knowledge. We address the heart by exploring beliefs and values; the hands by practicing ritual, service, and celebration; the feet by standing in relationship to our classroom, synagogue, and world community.

Our faculty are warm, supportive, and professional. They bring outstanding Jewish knowledge, enthusiasm, and excitement to their students, both in person and virtually. Our Rabbi and Hazzan are integrally involved in Religious School instruction, leading minyan, and teaching Hebrew High. Their regular interactions with students encourage a feeling of being at home and a part of the larger Forest Hills Jewish Center community.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume and send to Silvia Kogan at skogan@fhjc.org

For more details and salary information please contact Silvia Kogan skogan@fhjc.org

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Jenna Citron