Hebrew Language Specialist (Part time)
About The Position
Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox day school in Westchester, NY is seeking a part-time Hebrew Learning Specialist for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The individual who takes this position would teach small groups of students who need further support in Hebrew, including students that have a language based learning disability. This is a part time role, schedule to be determined. Established in 1948 in Mamaroneck, NY, Westchester Day School, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational, dual curriculum Jewish elementary school (2-year-olds through 8th grade), prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to Torah, midot, community and academic rigor. Candidates should be experienced individuals who are well-versed in current teaching pedagogy and demonstrate a passion for elementary school education. Candidates should be responsible, professional, and energetic; and work well with children and adults. WDS educators create a nurturing and collaborative environment that cultivates a love of learning and provides space for each individual to grow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or Jewish Education
- Fluent in Hebrew
- Minimum of three years elementary teaching experience
- Demonstrate a positive and professional demeanor
- Exhibit organizational skills to maintain daily responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with others
- Be open to feedback from supervisors
Nice To Haves
- ESL experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Support learners academically, socially, and emotionally
- Work closely with other members of the Hebrew language team
- Plan and implement lessons and activities that are developmentally and grade appropriate
- Use a wide variety of teaching strategies to differentiate instruction to support a range of learners
- Create a positive and supportive classroom community
- Communicate effectively and positively with parents and members of the school
- Work as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the mission of Westchester Day School
- Adhere to administration policies and rules
- Remain open to learning and growing personally and professionally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
