Kindergarten and Elementary Education (Jewish Studies)

Do you have a passion for teaching and mentorship? Do you like working with children? If so, you may be the perfect fit for the B.Ed in Kindergarten and Elementary Education (Jewish Studies). The Jewish Studies option is offered within the Bachelor of Education in Kindergarten and Elementary Education and is addressed to students who wish to teach Jewish studies as well as general studies.

Students are encouraged to acquire a strong background in Bible, Jewish prayer, Jewish holidays, and Jewish history prior to registering in this option. Students who are unable to teach in Hebrew should consider spending a semester at an Israeli university or seek other avenues to improve their language skills.

Accepted international credentials

Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects (prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school).

Bologna-signatory countries

An undergraduate degree in Kindergarten/Elementary Education with a specialization in Jewish Studies can lead you to a wide range of career options. Students who successfully complete this degree are qualified to teach in English elementary school programs and school contexts where Jewish heritage and culture are part of the daily curriculum. 

You could become a professional:

• Teacher, Elementary School
• Jewish History and Culture Instructor
• Educational Technology Developer
• Curriculum Specialist
• Education Policy Researcher