Work With Us!
Kadima School currently has several faculty positions available for the 5786 (2025-2026) school year. See below for details! We are seeking energetic and creative teachers to join our team of committed, collaborative, passionate, justice-seeking Jewish educators. Current open positions:
- High Holidays Logistics Coordinator (contract, short-term)
- Shemesh Teacher (1st & 2nd grade combined)
- Geshem Teacher (Pre-K & K combined)
- Nitzan Teacher (babies and littles ages 0-3, plus their parents/caregivers)
High Holidays Logistics Coordinator
Job Description |
Kadima is seeking a High Holidays Logistics Coordinator to oversee the logistics for our 2025 High Holidays services. Part-time, as needed work will take place between July–October 2025. The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible, reliable, a clear communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks. Responsibilities include organizing volunteers and supplies needed to operate services, being a liaison between Kadima and our host site, and collaborating with Kadima's specialized staff and volunteer leaders.
The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible, reliable, a clear communicator, and able to manage multiple tasks. Responsibilities include organizing volunteers and supplies needed to operate services, being a liaison between Kadima and our host site, and collaborating with Kadima's specialized staff and volunteer leaders. A great candidate will have an eye for safety and security for multiple large scale events. This position will be first-in and last-out for our five community services through Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. This position will be hired as a short-term contractor with Kadima from the end of July through the beginning of October, exact hours and pay to be negotiated based on ability and availability. We believe the job can be successfully completed in 45–65 hours total within a range of $25–35/hour. To apply for this role, please send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be replied to within a week of their submission with priority for applications submitted by July 8. |
Shemesh Teacher
Job Description |
Kadima seeks a Shemesh teacher (1st & 2nd grade combined) for our Saturday morning Shabbat School program. Shemesh’s curriculum primarily covers Torah stories.
The 2025-2026 school year runs 22 sessions September-May with paid orientation and CPR training days in late August. Saturday School happens on-site in the South Seattle area, 9:30am-12pm. We are looking for experienced elementary educators who are able to engage young children and demonstrate excellent classroom management skills. Our program is multiracial and centers inclusivity. We serve many neurodivergent students, queer and trans students, and interfaith families. Ability to understand and support these (often intersecting) identities and experiences is a must. Kadima is a Reconstructionist, progressive Jewish community. We would love to work with someone who can help us uphold our organization’s values, and translate those values to our students in an age-appropriate way. Pay starts at $30.85/hr and scales upward based on experience and prior training. Benefits also included free Kadima School enrollment for your children (if applicable) and free Kadima membership. |
Geshem Teacher
Job Description |
Kadima seeks a Geshem teacher (Pre-K & K combined) for our Saturday morning Shabbat School program. Geshem explores Jewish holidays and festivals.
The 2025-2026 school year runs 22 sessions September-May with paid orientation and CPR training days in late August. Saturday School happens on-site in the South Seattle area, 9:30am-12pm. We are looking for experienced elementary educators who are able to engage young children and demonstrate excellent classroom management skills. Our program is multiracial and centers inclusivity. We serve many neurodivergent students, queer and trans students, and interfaith families. Ability to understand and support these (often intersecting) identities and experiences is a must. Kadima is a Reconstructionist, progressive Jewish community. We would love to work with someone who can help us uphold our organization’s values, and translate those values to our students in an age-appropriate way. Pay starts at $30.85/hr and scales upward based on experience and prior training. Benefits also included free Kadima School enrollment for your children (if applicable) and free Kadima membership. |
Nitzan Teacher
Job Description |
Kadima seeks a facilitator for our monthly Nitzan program (babies and littles ages 0-3, plus their parents/caregivers).
The 2025-2026 school year runs 9 Nitzan sessions September-May with paid orientation and CPR training days in late August. Nitzan gathers on-site in the South Seattle area, 9:30am-12pm, second Saturdays of the month. Nitzan is part Tot Shabbat, part parent support group, part play group. An ideal facilitator would be able to navigate and manage the many needs of this group, leading activities that engage babies and toddlers while also allowing some flexibility for play, socializing, and discussion. We are looking for a facilitator with early childhood education experience, who has worked previously with babies and toddlers, and understands the needs/abilities of this age group (and the needs/concerns of new parents). Our program is multiracial and centers inclusivity. We serve many neurodivergent community members, queer and trans community members, and interfaith families. Ability to understand and support these (often intersecting) identities and experiences is a must. Kadima is a Reconstructionist, progressive Jewish community. We would love to work with someone who can help us uphold our organization’s values, and translate those values to our families in an age-appropriate way. Pay starts at $30.85/hr and scales upward based on experience and prior training. Benefits also included free Kadima School enrollment for your children (if applicable) and free Kadima membership. |
To Apply for a Kadima School Role |
Email our Education Director, Sarah Edelstein, at sarahe@kadima.org, subject: “Teaching at Kadima”. Please include your resume and a paragraph explaining why you feel excited about teaching in this community. Please also indicate which age(s) / topic(s) you feel most excited about teaching, if any.
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