Kehillah Careers
Open Positions
Dean of Students
Job Title: Dean of Students
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Head of School
Supervises: Learning Specialist, School Counselors, Learning Center Support, Experiential Education Coordinator, Dean of Jewish Life
Position Summary:
The Dean of Students oversees student life, including policies, discipline, attendance, support services, and extracurricular programming. They collaborate with various teams to develop and
manage initiatives promoting student well-being, equity, and academic success. This role requires strong organizational and executive functioning skills, a passion for supporting high school
students, and the ability to manage both day-to-day tasks and long-term goals.
Mathematics Position
Job Title: Mathematics Teacher
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary:
The Kehillah School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mathematics Teacher to join our team starting August 2025. The role involves teaching a range of math courses from Algebra 1 to
Calculus and beyond in an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Responsibilities include developing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, collaborating with colleagues on
curriculum improvements, and providing classroom management and student support. This is a full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Events & Alumni Coordinator
Job Title: Events & Alumni Coordinator
Reports To: Head of School
Position Type: Part-time (0.5 FTE) to full-time (100% FTE), non-exempt
Position Summary: The Events & Alumni Coordinator at The Kehillah School is responsible for managing school-wide events and developing a strong alumni network to support the school's mission. This includes overseeing logistics, budgeting, and volunteer coordination for events, while also planning alumni engagement initiatives such as reunions and networking opportunities. The coordinator will collaborate with various departments, including admissions and advancement, to strengthen alumni relations and promote school initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in event planning or alumni relations and possess strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
The Kehillah School is a vibrant, supportive community that empowers students with knowledge and values to flourish in a rapidly changing world. We aim for excellence through an intentional combination of innovative pedagogy and experiential education. Our community fosters a culture of mutual respect and is committed to inclusion and equity. We are seeking like-minded, outstanding educators who are dedicated to collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience, who will challenge each student as individuals and strive to inspire a love of learning.
Kehillah offers a competitive salary based on years of teaching experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a choice of free HMO medical as well as employer-subsidized PPO plans, free dental and vision, EAP, retirement planning, life insurance, short and long-term disability, free lunch, gym membership, and more.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. Requirements include fingerprinting and background check, TB test, and verification of authorization to work in the United States. Kehillah does not sponsor work visas for applicants.
Living in the Bay Area
Bay Area Beauty The Bay Area boasts sunny weather, natural beauty, and proximity to the Northern California coast, re…
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Jewish Holidays Kehillah observes a number of Jewish holidays, many of which fall in September and October. Several h…
Read MorePerks and Benefits
All faculty receive a full membership to the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center gym facilities, where they can en…
Read MoreA Jewish Institution
The Kehillah School is an independent community school. We seek to share Jewish traditions and wisdom while honoring…
Read MoreInclusivity & Diversity
“You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” – Pirkei…
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Teaching at a Glance
At Kehillah, we believe deeply in the role of self-discovery to prepare students for meaningful lives. We have design…
Read MoreAdditional Responsibilities
Along with teaching, full-time faculty will: Serve as advisors (more on that here) Send regularly-scheduled progress…
Read MoreProfessional Growth
Kehillah encourages and assists faculty as they hone their teaching craft. Each faculty member creates pedagogical go…
Read MoreAdvising Students
Full-time faculty serve as advisors to a group of approximately 10 students. The advisor acts as a communication link…
Read MoreKinnus & Class Trips
Our all-school opening retreat (Kinnus) is held every year to welcome our students back and set the tone for the scho…
Read MoreExperiential Education
Seminar Seminar is a grade-level program that offers topics like health, life skills, study skills, diversity and inc…
Read MoreGetting Involved
Clubs Clubs at Kehillah are varied and plentiful. They are generally started and run by students, and staff are asked…
Read MoreSupportive Environment
The Center for Learning Success The Center for Learning Success (CLS) Program at Kehillah works to empower all Kehill…
Read MoreHomework Policy
In order to help our students maintain a healthy balance between schoolwork and home life, we limit homework to appro…
Read MoreSenior Project
Seniors leave for their Senior Project three weeks before the end of the Spring Semester. They seek out and serve int…
Read MoreEMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
Kehillah Jewish High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
Kehillah expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student discrimination or harassment. All employment decisions at Kehillah are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.