Chicago Jewish Day School

Chicago Jewish Day School is a Pre-K through eighth grade day school in Chicago, Illinois. It enrolls between 200 and 300 students and runs a dual curriculum covering both Jewish and General Studies. That combination is rare among Illinois independent day schools, and it shapes every hire the school makes.

Teaching here means both tracks share one faculty culture. Jewish values are not limited to a single class period. General Studies teachers connect their subjects to the school's mission of building Jewish identity alongside academic skill. Candidates should expect that integration from day one, not as an add-on.

Hebrew is taught from Pre-K onward as a required course, not an elective. For candidates with Hebrew proficiency or a Jewish studies background, Chicago Jewish Day School is one of the few day schools in Illinois where those credentials are central to the role. Faculty often stay connected to Chicago's broader Jewish community outside school hours. That kind of community fit matters here in a way it wouldn't at a secular school.

The school posted revenues near $10.9 million in 2023 and holds net assets above $22 million. FacStat rates it as flourishing, which signals steady hiring and active program investment. Day school teaching jobs at schools like this typically include health benefits and retirement contributions alongside a base salary. Check current listings for exact compensation figures.

Open roles include classroom teaching positions in Judaic Studies and General Studies, Hebrew language instruction, and occasional administrative or student support jobs. Because the school is small, each faculty hire carries real weight in shaping curriculum and daily culture.