Hebrew Teacher

Hebrew Public•Philadelphia, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia Hebrew Public is seeking a skilled, joyful, and student-centered Hebrew Teacher to help young learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love of Hebrew. The teacher will co-teach 30-minute classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students, working closely with another educator to provide immersive, interactive instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Instruction emphasizes oral language, comprehension, confidence, and participation, within a positive classroom environment where all students can grow. The teacher will use and adapt the provided Hebrew curriculum and resources, monitor student progress, and adjust instruction based on observations and student work. They will also contribute to the broader school community by providing lunch and recess coverage and teaching a 6th-grade elective. Hebrew Public is a secular organization and a growing network of schools serving children from all backgrounds. Philadelphia Hebrew Public serves students from more than 37 Philadelphia zip codes, primarily Black and Brown students. Its mission centers on rigorous academics, strong relationships, globally minded education, racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world-language learning. Teachers receive curriculum and lesson-planning resources, instructional feedback, ongoing professional development, opportunities to collaborate with co-teachers and instructional leaders, student and family support from on-site Climate staff and Social Workers, and opportunities to apply for certification pathway funding. The compensation model may provide annual increases after the first year based on classroom impact, as well as salary enhancements for valid Pennsylvania certification and hard-to-fill roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Strong Hebrew language proficiency, including the ability to model accurate spoken Hebrew for beginning learners.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a joyful, inclusive learning environment with clear routines and high expectations.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively in a co-teaching model.
Ability to engage young learners through songs, games, movement, storytelling, and play-based instruction.
Commitment to culturally responsive instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.
Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
Flexibility to support lunch or recess coverage and potentially teach a middle school elective.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in urban school communities.
Experience teaching Hebrew, world languages, or elementary education.
Pennsylvania teaching certification, or active progress toward appropriate certification.

Responsibilities

Teach engaging, immersive 30-minute Hebrew classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students, developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Use songs, games, movement, play, stories, and routines to make Hebrew joyful, accessible, and meaningful.
Co-teach with another educator to plan instruction, support student needs, and maintain a positive classroom environment.
Use and adapt the provided Hebrew curriculum, instructional materials, and resources.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on observations and student work.
Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a strong school culture.
Provide lunch and recess coverage.
Teach a 6th-grade elective.

Benefits

Medical coverage with the employer covering 85% of premiums.
Dental coverage with the employer covering 85% of premiums.
Vision coverage fully paid by the employer.
Retirement plan with a 5% employer match of annual salary, dollar for dollar, with no vesting period.
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 or more holidays.
Paid time off: 10 days for 10-month staff and 20 days for 12-month staff.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for welcoming a new child.
Fertility services coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, with up to $10,000 in HRA funds.
Employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, including an AD&D benefit of one times salary at no cost through UNUM.
Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
University partnerships for certification.
Opportunities for global travel experiences.
Certification support, including opportunities to apply for funding toward teacher certification pathways.