ABOUT GANN
Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek professionals who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe the inclusion of diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and/or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.
Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals— people who care about their work, their school, and their colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Jewish Studies and Jewish Life Departments consist of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and knowledge of Judaism, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Here at Gann, we guide our students to answer the question in our motto, “WHO WILL YOU BECOME?”
ABOUT THE POSITION
Gann Academy seeks candidates for a full-time, in-person Jewish Education position for the 2025-2026 school year. The portfolio of responsibilities for this position will be based on each candidate’s particular capabilities and experience; responsibilities may include teaching Jewish Studies, contributing to our comprehensive experiential Jewish Education program in the areas of Tefilah (“Zman Kodesh”) and Shabbat and Holiday Programming and Student Leadership, and contributing to other aspects of Jewish Life and Jewish Studies at Gann. Successful candidates will have a passion for Jewish Education and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching and leadership practice. Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families. Candidates will be able to connect well with teenagers, serve as role models of engaged and inspired Jewish living, and facilitate students’ development of their Jewish identities. Candidates should enjoy working in a pluralistic Jewish setting and engaging students from all Jewish backgrounds.
This is an in-person, full-time position starting in August 2025. The salary range is between $55,000 and $90,000 annually, commensurate with relevant work experience and qualifications. The portfolio of responsibilities will be drawn from the list below:
JEWISH EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Teaching Jewish Studies classes and experiential modules
- Preparing lessons and developing curriculum; teaching, leading, and guiding students
- In collaboration with colleagues and school administration, planning the team or all-school retreats/shabbatonim, all grade-level shabbatonim, holiday and special programming, and attending and participating in all of these events/programs
- Working as a Jewish identity advisor to guide and mentor students through their Jewish journeys
- Leading Zman Kodesh two (2) mornings per week and during other days of the school year when Zman Kodesh takes place (ie. Rosh Chodesh, Jewish Holidays)
- Jewish Educational Travel: Supporting the planning and delivery of elements of educational travel opportunities for students, including senior Israel class trip, alternative break trips, and gradewide travel experiences.
- Israel Programming: Working collaboratively to plan and implement Israel educational programming, including but not limited to Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut.
Collaborative Responsibilities
- Work with students outside of the classroom as needed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments
- Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives
- Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed
Professional Development, Growth, and Training
- Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills
- Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom
Administrative Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in parent/teacher conferences and advisor conferences which may take place in the evening
- Keep records of correspondence with parents, progress of advisees, records of teaching practice and student work, and utilize the school database appropriately to communicate student issues
- Take and record attendance; prepare and file reports, letters, grades, and comments as required and directed by school administration
- Complete required paperwork, forms, surveys, employment documents, background checks/fingerprinting, online training programs, and other school policy and legal requirements by established deadlines
