Middle School Judaic Studies Educator (Full-Time)

February 5, 2024

About the Position

Berman Hebrew Academy, located in Rockville, Maryland, seeks dynamic Jewish educators who are passionate about making a significant impact on Modern Orthodox Jewish Education. The ideal candidate will be a passionate Jewish educator, grounded in educational best practices, who seeks to form deep and meaningful relationships with students that inspire leadership and growth. This can be a full or part time position for the 2023-24 academic year. 

The opportunity includes: 

• Teaching core Judaic subjects (Tanakh, Talmud, Jewish History and/or Jewish Philosophy);
• Collaborating with a talented and supportive team of colleagues across subject areas; 
• Being present and a presence in and out of the classroom, supporting our school and school community;
• Enjoy unique professional opportunities beyond the classroom by taking leadership on important duties assigned by the Middle School Principal.

The position is a great fit for you if you are:

• Grounded in educational best practices with the ability to create an engaging learning environment that raises the bar for soulful and intellectually rigorous Modern Orthodox Jewish education;
• Passionate about delivering dynamic lessons and engaging in meaningful conversations with students;
• An educator who is able to cultivate strong textual skills and critical analysis;
• Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing;
• Self-reflective, entrepreneurial, and deeply committed to professional growth;
• Pride yourself on working collaboratively and fostering a strong culture of teamwork.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@mjbha.org with the subject “Middle School Judaic Studies”.

About Berman Hebrew Academy

Berman Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD. We are a warm and inclusive community of learners- students, educators, administrators, and staff offering a private Jewish education to children from Early Childhood – 12th Grade at our beautiful, spacious 15 acre wooded campus.  

We are driven by a passion for academic excellence in General and Judaic Studies, religious commitment, and character development. We foster a sense of respect and responsibility, and nurture a love for and commitment to the land and state of Israel- its history, culture, people, and language. 

Our teachers value a growth mindset both in their personal achievements and those of their students. They are not only experts in their content areas, but also mentors and role models who guide our students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming independent lifelong learners and future leaders.