Schechter’s Faculty: Combining Academic Credentials with Jewish Knowledge
At Schechter, our educators are more than just teachers—they are mentors, role models, and carriers of a dual mission: to deliver academic excellence while nurturing a deep, personal connection to Jewish identity and tradition.
At Schechter, our educators are more than just teachers—they are mentors, role models, and carriers of a dual mission: to deliver academic excellence while nurturing a deep, personal connection to Jewish identity and tradition. Our faculty’s strength lies in their unique ability to blend rigorous academic qualifications with profound Jewish learning, creating an environment where both secular and religious knowledge thrive together.
Our hiring process places a high value on dual expertise. Teachers come to Schechter with advanced degrees in fields such as education, science, literature, and mathematics—many from top universities. But beyond these credentials, they are also deeply rooted in Jewish scholarship. Whether through formal Jewish studies degrees, time spent in yeshiva or Jewish immersion programs, or lifelong involvement in Jewish communal life, our faculty embody the values they teach.
This dual qualification ensures that every classroom experience is infused with intentionality. When teaching literature, a teacher might guide students through both classic texts and modern Israeli poetry. A science lesson might include ethical discussions inspired by Jewish texts. Math and logic are often taught through talmudic reasoning or Jewish problem-solving traditions.
Our Judaic studies educators, too, are scholars in their own right. Many have rabbinical training or seminary experience and are well-versed in Hebrew, Torah, Talmud, and Jewish history. But perhaps more importantly, they are skilled in making these texts relevant and meaningful to students today—connecting ancient ideas to modern questions of identity, ethics, and community.
Faculty professional development is ongoing and robust. Schechter invests in training that deepens both pedagogical skills and Jewish learning. Teachers attend national conferences, participate in Jewish learning fellowships, and collaborate with peers across the Schechter network and other Jewish day schools.
Ultimately, our teachers help shape students who are confident, curious, and committed—not only to excelling academically, but to engaging deeply with Jewish life and values.
