Job Description: Lead Teacher, Sinai Learning Lab

 

Position Title: Lead Teacher

Location: Sinai Learning Lab

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Reports to: Director of Youth Education

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

 

About Sinai Learning Lab:

Sinai Learning Lab is an innovative Jewish micro-school dedicated to providing 1st-3rd grade students with a personalized, multi-age educational experience. Rooted in the principles of expressive learning, skill mastery, and problem-based inquiry, our program seeks to ignite curiosity and foster lifelong learning. 

 

Role Overview:

The Lead Teacher at Sinai Learning Lab will be instrumental in bringing our innovative vision to life. This role involves crafting and leading a personalized, multi-age educational experience rooted in expressive learning, skill mastery, and problem-based inquiry. The Lead Teacher will develop and deliver a dynamic, student-centered curriculum that sparks curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and encourages collaboration. With a strong commitment to Jewish values and traditions, the ideal candidate will create a supportive and inspiring environment where each child’s unique potential is recognized and celebrated.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development and Implementation: Design and facilitate problem-based learning experiences that engage students in real-world challenges and promote critical thinking and creativity.

• Classroom Leadership: Lead a multi-age classroom environment that supports individual growth, skill mastery, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Jewish Education Integration: Infuse Jewish values, holidays, and traditions into daily learning experiences in meaningful and innovative ways.

• Student Assessment: Utilize formative and summative assessments to track student progress and tailor instruction to meet individual and group needs.

• Family Engagement: Build strong relationships with families, communicating regularly about student progress, classroom activities, and program updates.

• Collaboration: Partner with other educators and staff to create a cohesive, enriched learning experience that reflects the Sinai Learning Lab’s vision.

• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and reflective practices to remain at the forefront of educational and Jewish learning methodologies.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Jewish Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in a multi-age or problem-based learning environment.

• Strong understanding of child development and personalized learning.

• Experience with various educational models including Montessori, Reggio and Acton.

• Experience integrating Jewish values and traditions into an educational curriculum.

• Proficiency with technological tools 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for innovative education and a commitment to fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• The opportunity to have a key role in defining and creating a new and unique learning experience for children.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to rabbi.david@tsnd.org. Please include “Lead Teacher Application – Sinai Learning Lab” in the subject line.

 

Temple Sinai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.