Beged Kefet Teacher

PENINSULA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER•Foster City, CA

46d•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Beged Kefet teacher is to teach Hebrew to students and develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. In addition, the Beged Kefet teacher will also implement a Hebrew curriculum that will focus on Israeli Culture, songs, literature, art and Judaic holidays and traditions. The teacher teaches children in grades K-5.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent, BA/BS a plus
1-2 years of teaching in a K-12 school
Fluent in Hebrew (Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Comprehensive understanding of Israeli Culture
Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010
Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment

Responsibilities

Create and implement lesson plans for each class based on program goals
Assign, collect and evaluate appropriate homework assignments
Maintain accurate up to date records and grades based on completed assignments and upload information to school website so parents can view status and progress of the student(s)
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Headmaster to review lesson plan offerings, student progress and parent concerns
Attend teacher workshops as needed
Work with parents if a child is struggling with class material to review concerns and identify a solution; involve Beged Kefet Headmaster when relevant
Generate progress reports twice a year and communicate student progress to parents
Organize and host several parties during the school year focused on various Jewish Holiday themes
Post class summary documentation (feedback, photos, homework assignments and grades) on-line after each class to keep parents up to date with school progress
Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner
Be a role model to children and staff by maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with children.
Handle and address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately; informing Headmaster when relevant
Represent the PJCC in a professional manner and provides excellent customer service
Perform other related duties as assigned by mana