Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Kehillah Jewish High School reflects the diversity of identity in contemporary Jewish and American life and welcomes not only those who self-identify as Jewish, but also anyone open to Jewish wisdom and values because they appreciate the caring, warm, accepting, and pluralistic culture. We are a supportive teaching community that embraces collaboration, outside-the-box thinking, innovative pedagogy, and one that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and belonging. You’ll find colleagues here who possess a deep understanding of the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. We provide a strengths-based program where our students are supported to ensure they thrive socially, emotionally, and academically and are empowered to better understand their own strengths and learning profile. The classroom experience at Kehillah includes debate, dialogue, critical inquiry, and experimentation bringing every class to life. Each student is embraced for their individuality, challenged, actively encouraged, and supported to reach their potential as a dynamic learner. We educate our teachers and parents to support their understanding of the complexity of learning by equipping students, families, and faculty with knowledge about all our learners with strategies that help them thrive.
We look for a “growth mindset” kind of teacher, one who never stops learning. A vibrant collaborator who believes in inclusion and social justice and who is looking for a school that supports creative, motivating activities to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to live extraordinary lives of meaning. We are a community that fosters a culture of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. You’ll find colleagues here who will always care and encourage you to find your strengths and grow. Kehillah is a school where you can not only teach but also flourish as an educator. The classroom experience includes debate, dialogue, critical inquiry, and experimentation bringing every class to life. Each student is challenged, actively encouraged, and supported to reach their potential. If you want to join a community of passionate educators who empower students with the wisdom of Jewish values and strength to flourish in a rapidly changing world, we would love to meet you.
Kehillah offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) retirement plan, gym membership, and free lunch.