Career Opportunities

We are always looking for qualified candidates for substitutes in all grades, JK-8, and in all disciplines. Chicago Jewish day School is an exciting and innovative dual curriculum school, encompassing the best of General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies. CJDS offers a learning approach in a safe, collaborative, and supportive educational environment. 

If interested, please email a current resume to our Substitute Coordinator, Jennifer Katz, at sub@chicagojewishdayschool.org.

Chicago Jewish Day School offers an exciting and innovative dual curriculum, encompassing the best of General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies. At CJDS, learning is approached in a safe, collaborative, and supportive educational environment. As our school continues to grow, we are looking for creative and collaborative faculty to join and expand our Kindergarten team.

Ideal candidate:

• Maintains excitement about and passion for the daily work of an educator

• Creates a respectful learning environment

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred

• Minimum 3 years experience

Additional qualifications: 

•  Reggio-inspired training and classroom experience 

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical, paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave

Send resumes c/o Paulette Herbstman to resumes@chicagojewishdayschool.org

Chicago Jewish Day School offers an exciting and innovative dual curriculum, encompassing the best of General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies. At CJDS, learning is approached in a safe, collaborative, and supportive educational environment. As our school continues to grow, we are looking for creative and collaborative faculty to join and expand our team. 

Ideal Candidate: 

• Understands academic, social, and behavioral characteristics for middle school students 

• Creates a positive structured learning environment 

• Meets the needs of a range of students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work 

• Has strong instructional skills and classroom management 

• Incorporates social emotional learning into student experiences

• Commits to school community through work with colleagues and participation in school events

• Has experience teaching Middle School Math (Grades 6-8)

 Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred 
• Minimum 3 years' experience 

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Paulette Herbstman at Chicago Jewish Day School, resumes@chicagojewishdayschool.org.