Hebrew Teacher

Prizmah • Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Hebrew Classroom Teacher
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School seeks an outstanding Hebrew Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We seek an intelligent, thoughtful, and passionate educator who loves children and has classroom experience teaching Hebrew language using a progressive approach. The ideal candidate will be expected to inspire and engage our students and work collaboratively with both our Judaic and General Studies staff.
At Akiba-Schechter, we teach children, not subjects. Our teachers partner with colleagues to develop strategies to reach and stretch every student including gifted and diverse learners. We focus on implementing creative and innovative ideas that foster intellectual, spiritual, and social growth in our students. Project-based learning and assessments are central to our philosophy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of teaching experience
• Fluency in Hebrew
• Use of authentic materials
• Ability to implement varied approaches to teaching language
• Belief in the ability of all students to learn and succeed
• Experience developing healthy, supportive relationships with students
• Positive energy and can-do attitude
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort and confidence with technology skills
• Flexibility and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with all students
• Plan and facilitate Hebrew language classes
• Differentiate instruction as needed
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure individual students’ needs are met
• Partner with colleagues to plan and facilitate interdisciplinary units and classes
• Supervise students as needed in advisory, lunch, recess, hallways, etc.
• Develop and promote proactive and positive communications with parents
• Sponsor and/or supervise special interest student clubs as needed
• Embrace the school values and support efforts to promote Akiba-Schechter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time