Position Title: Lead Teacher

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Reports to: Director of Youth Education

Employment Type: Full-Time (10 months, August-June)

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

 

About Sinai Learning Lab:

Sinai Learning Lab is an innovative Jewish micro-school dedicated to providing Kindergarten through 2nd grade students with a personalized, multi-age educational experience. Rooted in the principles of expressive learning, skill mastery, and challenge-based inquiry, the Learning Lab is dedicated to cultivating curiosity, connection and courage.

 

Role Overview:

The Lead Teachers in 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 challenge-based inquiry. The Lead Teachers will develop and deliver dynamic, personalized, student-centered learning 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:

• Strong belief in our mission and vision of cultivating curious, connected and courageous learners.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Jewish Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in a multi-age 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.

 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• We cover up to $450.00 of the Employee Only medical cost per month

• Voluntary Dental and Vision Plan 

• 100% Employer Paid: Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for $10,000.

• AFLAC on a voluntary basis: Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Short Term Disability and Life.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan - We match your contributions up to 4% of your gross income.

• 10 days of Paid Time Off: you can use it for sick time or personal.

• Holidays: Jewish and National are paid by the Organization.

• 50% Tuition Remission for your children in all our youth programming.

 

You will become eligible to receive Company Benefits the first of the month following the 90th day of employment and eligibility to participate in the Company’s 403 (b) Plan after your first ninety days of service.  Information related to our benefits package will be provided to you upon eligibility by the Human Resource Department.

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• 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.

 

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