Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) is seeking an additional First Grade teacher to join our Religious School faculty for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year. Our First Grade program has grown this fall, and we’re excited to open a second classroom!

About the Role
• Schedule: Sunday mornings, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Dates: December 2025 – May 19, 2026
• Estimated Hours: 16 hours per month
• Pay Rate: $26/hour
Each elementary class includes approximately 12–15 students and a teen madrich(a) (teaching assistant) who supports classroom activities. Students also participate in arts-based enrichment—music, visual arts, drama, and dance—led by specialist instructors.
CBI follows both the Portland Public Schools and Jewish holiday calendars for breaks and closures.

What We Provide
• A complete curriculum and lesson plans for all Jewish studies content
• Ongoing support from the Director of Education and CBI staff
• A collaborative grade-level teaching team
• A warm, creative, and arts-integrated learning environment
No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this position.

Why Teach at CBI?
Teaching at Congregation Beth Israel is a meaningful way to:
• Engage deeply with Portland’s Jewish community
• Work with amazing students in a dynamic, arts-integrated program
• Be part of a supportive and passionate faculty team

To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact:
Ben Sandler, RJE
Director of Education
📧 [email protected]