Position: High School Judaic Studies Instructor
Start Date: 2026–2027 School Year
Location: Great Neck, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
North Shore Hebrew Academy High School is a warm, intellectually serious Modern Orthodox yeshiva and a community that takes Torah learning and teaching seriously. Our students are challenged to think deeply and supported as they grow as learners and as people. Our faculty see themselves as partners in a shared educational and religious mission. Our goal is to inspire a love of learning,
deepen students’ connection to Hashem, and engage them in thoughtful, sophisticated text study that develops them into independent learners. Faculty regularly learn together, share ideas, and treat teaching as a craft that requires reflection and growth.
We are looking for a Judaic Studies instructor with strong Tanach and/or Halacha learning, a thoughtful classroom presence, and a genuine commitment to helping teenagers grow in their learning, character, and Avodas Hashem.
What You’ll Do
● Teach Tanach and/or Halacha with clarity, rigor, and careful text study across a range of levels.
● Guide students through close reading of Torah texts and classical commentaries while helping
them build independence, discipline, and intellectual confidence.
● Be present in the life of the school. Not only during class and tefillah, but in the hallways, in
informal conversations, and in moments when students need guidance.
● Participate in school life including Shabbatonim, informal programming, and everyday
interactions that build relationships.
● Collaborate with colleagues who care deeply about teaching, think seriously about Torah
education, and continue improving their craft.
What We’re Looking For
● A strong background in Tanach and/or Halacha and classical Jewish texts.
● A thoughtful teacher who can make demanding material accessible without diluting its depth.
● A warm and religious role model.
● Patience and willingness to engage students’ questions honestly while holding them to high expectations.
What We Offer
● Students who are bright, curious, opinionated, and genuinely interested in Torah and ideas.
● Colleagues who work hard, care deeply, and support one another.
● A culture of serious learning.
● Leadership that trusts teachers, encourages thoughtful initiative, and supports professionalgrowth.
Compensation: $60,000–$85,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for growth and responsibility within the school.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Rabbi Miller at amiller@nshahs.org.