Hebrew Teacher

The role

The Hebrew Teacher will deliver engaging, standards-based instruction and conduct immersive Hebrew lessons. This role involves designing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with colleagues to refine teaching practices.

What you will do

• Design and submit weekly lesson plans based on proficiency-based curriculum and second language acquisition principles
• Conduct immersive Hebrew lessons and communicate with students exclusively in Hebrew
• Analyze, design and document formative and summative assessments
• Maximize learning time through effective classroom management
• Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques
• Collaborate with faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work
• Engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication
• Participate in the development of curriculum and assess its effectiveness

Required qualifications

• Native or near-native level of fluency in Hebrew
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of language acquisition and Proficiency-based language instruction
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

Nice to have

• Masters degree
• K-12 lead teaching experience in a classroom setting
• Experience in urban, public charter, or Title I schools
• Hold NY teacher certification or working towards certification

Benefits

• Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar
• Performance bonuses and additional stipends
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• 30+ holidays
• 10 PTO days (10 month staff) or 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave
• Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs

About the company

SIHP is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. The network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds.