Employment Opportunities

Home | About Us | Employment Opportunities

Available Positions

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is seeking a Lower School teacher who has the skill set and abilities to work within our K-8 Student Services Departments to enrich the education of high-achieving and gifted students. In this role, the enrichment teacher will work closely with the Director of Lower School Student Services, the Director of Middle and Upper School Student Services, direct supervisor, General Studies Classroom teachers, students, and families to provide an excellent academic experience that enhances the development of the school’s mission and provides opportunities for our students to engage in hands-on learning in a collaborative and respectful environment. We are seeking a candidate who is adept at planning and delivering instruction, with excellent collaborative and communication skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for supporting the student's academic journey.

If you are:

A thoughtful and reflective educator, or a lifelong learner who wants to continually improve their practice
A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross-curricular innovation
Someone who has the ability to provide enrichment alongside the classroom to small groups or individual learners
An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with teachers and parents in the best interest of the children
Open to ideas from peers and administrators
Someone open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day
Values teaching the whole child

Qualifications:

Education degree, Gifted Education background preferred, and teaching license preferred

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

A warm and supportive work environment
Tuition discounts for your family
Professional development opportunities
A chance to develop the craft of teaching

Application Process: Please complete the online application below, or mail in the application with a cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Lower School (Elementary) Teacher's Aide

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is an ISACS-accredited, independent K-12 Jewish day school located in Overland Park, Kansas. Since 1966, HBHA has served the Greater Kansas City Jewish community by cultivating generations of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on the world. We provide a nurturing, collaborative, and joyful environment that supports the emotional, spiritual, academic, and physical growth of our students.

Our elementary teacher aide position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a teacher-centered school that affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. Teacher aides are an integral part of the school and are beloved by the HBHA families. HBHA is a school that seeks to empower teachers to bring their full selves to work, rather than asking them to simply read a lesson plan. HBHA is truly an exceptional work environment, and as such we are seeking an exceptional elementary teacher aide.

Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: August 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Compensation: $15/hour
Work Location: In person (5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211)

We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is:

A thoughtful and reflective educator, or who is a lifelong learner and wants to continually improve your practice.
A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross-curricular innovation.
An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with parents in the best interest of the children.
Someone who values creativity and autonomy over adhering to a rigid structure, and bureaucracy and preparing for tests.
Someone who thrives without being micromanaged, while still being open to ideas from peers and administrators
Someone open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day
Someone who values teaching the whole child, not just the three Rs

HBHA May Be the Place For You! We Offer:

A warm and supportive work environment
Tuition discounts for your family
Professional development opportunities
A chance to develop the craft of teaching

This Job Is:

A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more.
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, facsimiles, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods is common.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
HBHA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of HBHA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

Application Instructions:
Please complete the online application below or send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Jessica Kyanka-Maggart at [email protected].

General Studies Teacher

We are seeking a full-time Lower School General Studies Teacher to join our team of excellent educators. The Lower School Teacher will collaborate with colleagues, students, parents, and administrators to provide an enriching, hands-on learning experience in math, social studies, English Language Arts, and Science. A qualified candidate will show mastery in understanding and integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum, open communication with families, an approach to teaching the whole child, differentiation in all areas of instruction, and strong classroom management. This position reports directly to the kindergarten through eighth-grade Principal.

Responsibilities

Establishing classroom routines
Writing weekly newsletters with pictures from classroom activities
Communicating with parents about positives and areas for improvement for individual students
Working as a teaching team with fellow teachers, administrators, and support staff
Monitoring recess duties
Providing enriched and differentiated learning opportunities
Completing report cards each quarter with individual comments for each student
Writing and implementing creative lesson plans that follow the scope and sequence of the provided HBHA curriculum

Qualifications

Education degree, Masters preferred, and teaching license preferred
Experience teaching Lower/Elementary school students
Experience teaching social-emotional learning

Preferred Qualities in a Candidate
We are looking for candidates who are:

Thoughtful, reflective educators and life-long learners.
Team players who thrive in a collaborative environment that values community, teamwork, and innovation.
Excellent communicators, both written and verbal, who partner effectively with parents in the best interest of students.
Creative and adaptable, valuing autonomy over rigid structure while open to feedback from peers and administrators.
Comfortable working in a Jewish environment where Jewish values, traditions, and holidays are integrated into the day-to-day.
Passionate about teaching the whole child.

What We Offer
HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package
Tuition discounts for your family
A warm and supportive work environment
Professional development opportunities
A chance to develop the craft of teaching

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, facsimiles, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods is common.

Equal Employment Opportunity
HBHA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of HBHA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

Application Instructions
Please complete the online application below or mail in the application with a cover letter and list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Middle & Upper School Science Teacher

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is seeking a Middle and Upper School teacher who has the skill set and abilities to teach Middle and Upper School Chemistry classes. In this role, the teacher will work closely with the supervisor, mentors, students, and families to provide an excellent academic experience that enhances the development of the school’s mission and provides opportunities for our students to engage in hands-on learning in a collaborative and respectful environment. We are seeking a candidate who is adept at planning with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for supporting the student’s academic journey.

If you are:

A thoughtful and reflective educator, or who is a lifelong learner and wants to continually improve your practice
A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross-curricular innovation
An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with parents in the best interest of the children
Someone who values creativity and autonomy over adhering to a rigid structure, bureaucracy and preparing for tests
Someone who thrives without being micromanaged, while still being open to ideas from peers and administrators
Someone open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day
Values teaching the whole child, not just the three Rs

Qualifications:

Education degree, Masters preferred, and teaching license preferred
Experience with Middle and Upper school students
Experience teaching Science

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package
Tuition discounts for your family
A warm and supportive work environment
Professional development opportunities
A chance to develop the craft of teaching

Application Process: Please complete the online application at the bottom of this page; or mail in the application with a cover letter and a list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211

K-12 Substitute Teacher

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy welcomes your application for the Substitute Teacher position at our K-12 Jewish Day School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. HBHA is a community day school with two separate Jewish Studies options: Oren, for families looking for an Orthodox approach to education, and Erez, which is an egalitarian, pluralistic approach to Jewish education.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is seeking a substitute teacher to fill in for teachers who are not able to teach their classes. The substitute teacher will arrive on time, follow modesty and professional dress, and establish rapport with the students and fellow staff members.

Ideal candidates will:

Have a background in teaching
Have a degree in education
Share successful experiences working with students
Be cordial and responsible

Job Responsibilities

Follow provided lesson plans
Have behavior/classroom management skills and be able to perform duties such as lunch duty, hallway duty, room cleaning, and desk moving (as needed for classroom structure/lesson plan)

HBHA substitute teachers make an hourly wage of $18/hour.

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the online application below and remember to upload your cover letter, and resume, and provide three references.

Apply Here

What position are you applying for? *
Where did you hear about this position? (Ex. Indeed, Word of Mouth, HBHA Website) *
Full Name *
Current Address *
Address 1
Address 2

City

State

Zip
Phone Number *
Email Address *
Are you a U.S. citizen? *
If not, are you an alien legally authorized to work in the U.S.?
Are you available/interested in working:
Part-time Full-time
Are you currently employed? *
If so, what is your current position?
Upload Cover Letter

(allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf)
Upload Resume *

(allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf)
May we contact your current employer for a reference? *
Collegiate, civic or educational activities, honors and awards:
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *
If yes, describe in full:

Reference 1 (Required)
Full Name *
Company/Organization *
Email Address *
Phone Number
Reference 2 (Optional)
Full Name
Company/Organization
Email Address
Phone Number
Reference 3 (Optional)
Full Name
Company/Organization
Email Address
Phone Number

Available Positions

Apply Here

Reference 1 (Required)

Reference 2 (Optional)

Reference 3 (Optional)