The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill a long-term sub position of Middle School Tanakh Teacher for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Members of the Jewish Text department work collaboratively in designing and delivering an outstanding Torah education to middle school students in a supportive, engaging and rich environment which values the whole child.

The ideal candidate is a creative, charismatic educator with expertise in Bible/Tanakh and a broad range of Judaic Studies topics. They embody and embrace Jewish pluralism and are talented at fostering Jewish identity development using a wide array of pedagogical tools both inside and outside the classroom. The ideal candidate has at least three years of teaching experience. Leading candidates have demonstrated success at and enjoy collaborating as an active member of a team, are comfortable teaching in and promoting a pluralistic environment that emphasizes Jewish text skills and identity development. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is comfortable with and skilled at working with a wide range of learners, has demonstrated success in integrating positive behavior management in neuro-diverse classrooms, and enjoys working with young adolescents. Fluency with technology required.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale. This position is eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching four sections of Tanakh to middle school students in grades 7-8;
• Lesson planning, grading, and communicating with students and families regarding student learning ;
• Participating in team meetings to coordinate and refine curricula;
• Participating in meetings with counselors, colleagues, and administration to discuss student progress;
• Working collaboratively within the Upper School Jewish Text department and middle school faculty;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Possess a BA in Judaic Studies or a related field. An MA, doctorate or rabbinic ordination is preferred but not required.
• Experience in student-centered differentiated instruction, universal design for learning, collaborative problem solving, and working with students with diverse learning needs preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to Jewish pluralism.

To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to apply, visit Long-Term Sub Middle School Tanakh Teacher

Work Environment

In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.