Beit Sefer (Religious School) Art Teacher
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue · Art, TX · 1 wk ago
EducationPart-time
About the role
We’re hiring an art teacher to join our Beit Sefer (religious school) teaching team starting this fall. Teaching religious school is a meaningful opportunity to impact young people’s lives while being part of a warm, collaborative faculty community. At Beit Sefer, learners gain confidence to engage with Jewish texts, traditions, and prayers that support them in their lives right now. This year, we are placing a special emphasis on the arts as a powerful expression of Jewish learning and community.
Responsibilities
- Teach art experiences for a specific age group of learners in a part-time religious school setting
- Use our dedicated art room to facilitate engaging, thoughtful, and age-appropriate projects connected to Jewish learning and community life
- Collaborate with the Director of Lifelong Learning and teaching team to plan meaningful projects and contribute to our arts and music festival
- Communicate effectively (both verbal and written) with teachers and madrichol (teen leaders)
- Grow your teaching practice through teacher meetings and professional development opportunities
- Manage the art room schedule, projects, and materials
Requirements
- The ideal candidate is available on Sunday mornings (9:30 am – noon) and Thursday afternoons (4:15-6:15 pm)
- We’re willing to be flexible for the right person
Qualifications
- Bring enthusiasm, creativity, curiosity, and flexibility
- Value the arts as a meaningful form of expression and learning
- Embrace the diversity of our community, including race, income, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, and interfaith/multifaith status
- Are ready to build a positive, collaborative culture
- Are dependable and communicate effectively
Skills
- Experience leading creative learning experiences
Benefits
- Paid professional development
- Support and prep time as part of a holistic package
Pay
Pay is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The school year runs September 2026 through May 2027, with training in late August.