Hebrew Teacher

The role

The teacher will co-teach 30-minute Hebrew classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students. They will use an immersive approach to build speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The role also includes lunch and recess coverage and teaching a 6th-grade elective.

What you will do

• Teach 30-minute Hebrew classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students
• Use songs, games, movement, play, stories, and routines
• Co-teach with another educator to plan instruction and support student needs
• Use and adapt the provided Hebrew curriculum and instructional resources
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues
• Provide lunch and recess coverage
• Teach a 6th-grade elective

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Strong Hebrew language proficiency
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Ability to engage young learners through songs, games, movement, storytelling, and play-based instruction
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction

Nice to have

• Experience working in urban school communities
• Experience teaching Hebrew, world languages, or elementary education
• Pennsylvania teaching certification, or active progress toward appropriate 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
• Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships
• 30+ holidays
• 10 PTO days for 10-month staff and 20 PTO days for 12-month staff
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Up to $10,000 in HRA funds

About the company

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. It is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.