Join Our Team
Welcome! Temple Isaiah - Your Jewish Neighborhood is growing our team and currently hiring for the following positions.
- JQuest Teachers
Who are JQuest Teachers?
JQuest Teachers are part-time on-site educators based at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA, responsible for supporting and leading Jewish educational programming for children and families in JQuest (https://temple-isaiah.org/education/jquest/). Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging lessons, facilitating classroom activities and relationships, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports students’ spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. The role involves collaborating with other educators and synagogue staff to align curriculum with JQuest goals, participating in staff meetings, trainings, and family events, and maintaining clear communication with parents and guardians. Teachers also help integrate Jewish values, texts, traditions, and holidays into age-appropriate learning experiences. There are several open positions for JQuest teachers working with children of different ages, from TK through 7th grade. Positions are from 2-8 hours/week, depending on the position/role. Hours for the open positions are Sunday mornings from 8:45am-12:45pm, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 4-6pm. The JQuest school year runs from August 30, 2026 to May 16, 2027.Qualifications
• Candidates ideally possess strong teaching skills, with experience working with children or youth in classroom or informal learning settings.
• Candidates ideally possess effective lesson planning skills, including the ability to design structured, engaging, and age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Candidates should possess clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with colleagues and interact with children and families in a respectful, supportive manner.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and values, and enthusiasm for fostering Jewish identity and community.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and readiness to work on-site in Lafayette, CA as part of a collaborative educational team.Salary range is $30-$60/hour, depending on role, education, and experience.
To apply or for more information, contact Rabbi Nicki Greninger at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)