Head and Teacher for Religious Education (English)
The Jewish Community of Basel (IGB) is a traditional unified community offering a wide range of activities
for its members. We cultivate an active community life, promote cohesion between genera-tions and create
spaces for Jewish learning, encounter and engagement.
The IGB offers religious education to all children of community members from kindergarten age on-wards.
In addition to the basic programme for primary school pupils, advanced courses are also available for older
pupils.
Due to the retirement of the current incumbent, we are looking for someone to start in the school year
2026/27 who can convey and develop Jewish content in a competent, accessible and inspiring way as the
Head and teacher of religious education (50-100%)
Your responsibilities
- Management and further development of religious education from kindergarten to school leaving age
- Management and support of the teaching team (lesson planning, selection of teaching mate-rials, further training, substitutes)
- Independent teaching (at least 3 lessons per week)
- Establishing and managing a new educational programme for teenagers and young adults
- Collaborating and communicating with parents, teachers, the school board, rabbi and other stake-
holders
Your profile
- In-depth knowledge of Jewish religion, history and tradition (university degree)
- Profound Teaching qualification and teaching experience
- Enjoyment of teaching in a creative, age-appropriate and contemporary manner
- Structured, independent working style and enthusiasm for new projects
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, networking in the field of education
- Good knowledge of German or willingness to acquire it; Hebrew and very good English skills
What we offer
- The opportunity to actively shape and leave a lasting mark on Jewish education in Basel
- A motivated, diverse community
- Collaboration with various Jewish educational institutions in the region
- Flexible working hours
- Support upon arrival and integration in Basel
Contact
We look forward to receiving your application with a cover letter, CV and references to:
Isabel Schlerkmann, Managing Director, isabel.schlerkmann@igb.ch.
Further information about the IGB: www.igb.ch