Seattle Hebrew Academy

Leadership

Rabbi Benjy Owen, Head of School
Kerri Stern, Principal
JaVohn Perry, Early Childhood Director
Mike Loebe, Director of Finance and Operations
Benjamina Menashe, Development Director
Anat Zimmer, Recruitment Director
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Rosh Beit Midrash, Judaics Studies Director 

Administration

Aviad Cohen, Accounting Assistant
Keith Dennison, Operations Manager
Saul Greene, Technology Director
Kris Hawley, Human Resources/Benefits
Susan Matalon, Office Manager K–8
Peta Mehlman, Development Assistant

Early Childhood Faculty

JaVohn Perry, Early Childhood Director
Eli Warshal, Early Childhood Coordinator
Gail Ben-Meir, Curriculum Advisor
Sheila Gruner, Outdoor Curriculum and Mindful Movement and Support
Rachel Russak, Judaics Coordinator
Emma Andress, Social/Emotional Support Specialist
Ilana Greenberg, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

Hummingbirds

Audrey Scrafford, Eli Warshal

Chickadees

Masha Miller, Rachel Rozen

Robins

Gail Ben-Meir, Daniela Sanchez

Eagles

Sheila Gruner, Rachel Russak, Sidney Thomas

Support Staff

Emma Andress
Esther Ben-Meir

Kindergarten - 8th Grade Faculty

Kerri Stern, Principal
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Judaic Studies Director
Paula Bilstein, Gesher Director
Julia Guard, Curriculum and Instruction Director
Sara Weiss, Dean of Middle School Students
Sarah Seiler, Behaviorist

Kindergarten

Rinah Benoliel, Katie Regala, Ilana Duban

First Grade

Sarah Friend, Rachel Hanan, Shira Rosenblum

Second Grade

Rabbi Saadya Davidoff, Rabbi Binyamin Groberman, Sheryl Warshal, Nomi Winderbaum

Third Grade

Morah Kaden Oppenheimer, Naomi Solam, Blake Wotherspoon, Haggit Yoav

Fourth Grade

Brit Shay-Margalit, Sheryl Warshal, Haggit Yoav

Fifth Grade

Rabbi David Benchlouch, Julia Guard, Brit Shay-Margalit

Middle School Faculty

Sara Weiss, Dean of Middle School Students
Ophir Amon, Math
Aryeh Greenberg, Tefillah / Judaic Studies Support
Jamie Kahana, Social Studies
Jill Norton, Math
Rabbi Benjy Owen, Judaic Studies
Benzy Shani, Judaic Studies
Kerri Stern, Language Arts
Joseph Tracy, Science
Paul Watlington, Language Arts
Rabbi Chaim Weiss, Judaic Studies
Sara Weiss, Judaic Studies
Shahar Yoav, Judaic Studies

Specialist Faculty

Ophir Amon, Innovation
Talya Ben-Meir, Afterschool Coordinator
Anthony Brown, Athletic Director, MS PE
Rabbi Saadya Davidoff, EC Sing a Long, Music-Lower School Assemblies
Saul Greene, Technology Director
Jacob Hanan, Physical Education
Jan Harvey, Art 
Jesica Sweedler, Library

Gesher Program Faculty

Paula Bilstein, Director of Gesher
Ilana Greenberg, Speech Therapist
Chen Ishay, Behaviorist
Rosie Kaplan, Learning Center Specialist
Tamora Schoeneberg, Learning Center Specialist
Sarah Seiler, Behaviorist
Alliyah Williams, Learning Center Specialist
Nomi Winderbaum, Learning Center Specialist

Board

Jamison Russ, President
Elizabeth Sytman, First Vice President
Janna Harel, Second Vice President
Jason Shindler, Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
Rebecca Feuer, Secretary
Jon Newman, Member-at-Large
Karen Naggar, Immediate Past President

TRUSTEES

Emily K. Alhadeff
Elena Austin-Toren
Thomas Brown
Marnina Gottesman
Masha Hart
Raphael Katsman
Rachel Kimelfeld
Joy Maimon

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS

Rabbi David Benchlouch
Rabbi Avi Rosenfeld

Employment

Seeking experienced Judaic Studies teachers for Lower School. Candidates should have mastery in Torah studies. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to becoming part of our professional learning community.
Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle Sephardic and Ashkenazic community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade.
Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.
We thank all applicants in advance!

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected] – Subject Line: Judaic Position
Compensation: Our Competitive Compensation Packages include 100% tuition, medical benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan and sick and personal leave.





Seeking an experienced Learning Center Specialist. Candidates should be highly motivated to grow professionally, work collaboratively and to become part of our professional learning community.
Seattle Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, serving the greater Seattle community for over 70 years. SHA provides exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to students from Early Childhood through 8th Grade.

Seattle Hebrew Academy supports teacher growth and development through professional mentoring, peer mentoring, professional development, teacher collaboration and opportunities for growth.
Primary skills and responsibilities:
Provide pull-out services for students who require individualized academic instruction
Provide push-in services for students who need in-class academic support
Provide testing accommodations and support for all students
Partner with students, parents, and instructors to develop and implement individual student learning plans
Provide ongoing consultations to teachers and school staff regarding student progress
Attend Learning Center, Grade Level, and staff meetings
Collaborate with contracted tutors and support specialists
Participate as part of academic team to support student progress
Coordinate with Director of Gesher Program to develop and maintain student support schedule
Develop a learning environment that is conducive to learning and inspires student growth
Participate in department, school and parent meetings
Communicate effectively with parents, students and colleagues;
Participate in school-wide professional development, and seek continual feedback
Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, Google Suite, and learn new technology

Required Education & Experience:

Current Washington State teaching certificate
Special Education Degree preferred
Reading intervention training in SIPPS, Wired for Reading, Slingerland, etc.
Knowledge of reading, writing, math, and executive functioning development processes
Strong knowledge of Elementary and/or Middle School content areas and state learning requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and ability to assess student learning and set individual learning goals based on assessment outcomes
Willingness to work closely with colleagues in a mentoring relationship
Commitment to ongoing individual professional growth

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to Paula Bilstein, Director of the Gesher Program at [email protected]





Passionate about Science? Seeking to become part of a team dedicated to developing young minds in a joyful academic setting? K-8 private school located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood is seeking a qualified Science / STEM teacher to fill a full-time or part time position.
As a Science / STEM Teacher in our Middle School, you will have the opportunity to work with students in Sixth through Eighth Grades. Successful candidates must hold a current WA state teaching certificate, have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience, demonstrate effective communication skills, have strong Science content knowledge, can set up and execute weekly labs that align with the curriculum including robotics and STEM, and enjoy working as part of a team.
Seattle Hebrew Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School, has been serving the greater Seattle community for 70 years, by providing exceptional academics and inspired Judaic Studies to children from Early Childhood through 8th Grade. Seattle Hebrew Academy – founded on love of God & Torah – educates students, families, and community within an atmosphere of K’vod HaTalmid, student dignity.
We're looking for teachers who set high expectations for themselves and their students, who are eager to build an exciting hands-on Science program in a state-of-the-art Laboratory.
Primary responsibilities include:
creating lesson plans
assigning and grading class work, homework, tests and assignments
collaborating with partner teachers
creating a positive learning environment for students to learn
observing and evaluating student performance
knowledgeable in working with diverse learners and differentiating instruction
participating in department, school and parent meetings
performing other administrative duties.
Teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Science/STEM
Monitors, stocks, and manages Design Lab
Has one preparation period and one additional duty per day (e.g., study hall, lunch room, etc.)
Participates in school related functions (e.g., Open Houses, Back to School Night, Commencement, etc.) as determined by the Head of School and Director of K 8
Teaches advisory or elective
Vigorously engages in his/her own professional development
Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all of the school’s constituencies
Complies with all school policies
Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field from a four-year college or university required
Master’s degree in English or a related field preferred
At least 2 years of successful teaching experience in an Upper School environment preferred
Recent and successful teaching experience, particularly in teaching English, is preferred
5+ years of successful teaching experience preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Competence in the content area and pedagogy for Middle School
Good understanding of the developmental needs of Middle School students
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
Energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to civic engagement, experiential education, and providing authentic opportunities for learning outside the classroom
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
Ability to create an active learning environment that supports understanding, passion and creativity in students
Ability to prepare lessons to appeal to a variety of learning styles, needs and accommodations
Ability to use formative assessments and strategies in the classroom
Deep interest in being part of a community as a colleague and grade-level team member
Experience being part of a curricular and co-curricular team preferred
Educational leadership experience (team leader, department head, grade-level coordinator) preferred
Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
Ability to maintain confidential information
Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
Ability to work efficiently in a Microsoft Windows using Office, master common automated systems for record keeping, and learn new technology
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance. We will be contacting only those candidates invited for an interview.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, contingent upon experience and education.



Pre-K Teacher/Early Childhood Judaic Teacher (Ages 1-5)
Pay: $26.39 - $34.72 per hour
Job description:
About the Role
Seattle Hebrew Academy’s Early Childhood program is seeking a warm, engaging, and experienced educator to serve in a dual role as a Pre-K Lead Teacher and Early Childhood Judaic Teacher.
This position includes leading our Pre-K classroom while also supporting Judaic learning across all Early Childhood classrooms (ages 1–5). The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, values relationship-based care, and is excited to bring Jewish learning to life in meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and engaging ways.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-K Lead Teacher:
• Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Support children’s social-emotional development, independence, and overall growth
• Support Kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate early literacy, math, and social-emotional experiences
• Plan and implement play-based, process-oriented curriculum
• Build strong, responsive relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with teaching team and program leadership
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment
Early Childhood Judaic Teacher:
• Plan and lead age-appropriate Judaic experiences across EC classrooms (ages 1–5)
• Introduce Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and Hebrew language in meaningful ways
• Use songs, storytelling, movement, and hands-on activities to engage young learners
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate Judaic learning into the broader classroom experience
Qualifications
• Experience working with young children (Pre-K experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• Background in Jewish education, Judaic studies, or relevant experience
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Warm, patient, and relationship-focused approach
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
What We’re Looking For
• An educator who is responsive, calm, and attuned to children’s needs
• Someone who values play-based, child-centered learning
• A teacher who can make Judaic learning joyful, meaningful, and accessible
• A collaborative team member who contributes positively to the school community
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Federal and Jewish holidays off
• Winter break and summer break
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Work Location: In person




Hebrew Immersion Early Childhood Teacher (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Pay: $27.78 - $34.72 per hour
Job description:
We are seeking a warm, responsive, and engaging Hebrew Immersion Teacher to join our toddler classroom (ages 2–3).
This educator will support young children in developing early Hebrew language skills through daily routines, meaningful interactions, and hands-on experiences. The role centers on building strong relationships and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, grow, and learn at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities
• Create a nurturing, responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Use Hebrew consistently throughout the day across routines, play, and interactions
• Support children’s social-emotional development and emerging independence
• Plan and facilitate process-based learning experiences
• Follow children’s interests and support curiosity-driven exploration
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Communicate with families in a professional and supportive manner
Qualifications
• Fluency in spoken Hebrew (required)
• Experience working with toddlers (ages 2–3 preferred)
• Understanding of early childhood development, especially toddler development
• Patient, nurturing, and flexible approach to working with young children
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
What We’re Looking For
• An educator who is responsive, calm, and attuned to young children’s needs
• Someone who values process over product in early learning
• A teacher who can naturally and authentically incorporate Hebrew into everyday interactions
• A team player who contributes positively to the classroom community
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Federal and Jewish holidays off
• Winter Break and Summer off
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
Work Location: In person




Early Childhood Education Teacher
Pay: $22.92 - $34.72 per hour
Job description:
*Judaic knowledge not required*
We're looking for a passionate and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team! You must have a passion for teaching young children and enjoy working with families. Our school needs someone who is willing to provide guidance to students and help them succeed. The children in our Early Childhood Center range in age from 1-5 years.
Responsibilities Include:
• Follow the instructions and guidelines given by the school's administration.
• Teach social and emotional learning.
• Teach academic skills.
• Relate to other teachers and caregivers at the school.
• Provide a safe environment for children to learn in.
Employees of Seattle Hebrew Academy get spring break, winter break, and summers off.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
License/Certification:
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person


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