Hebrew Teacher

Prizmah • Brookline, MA

4d • $40,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maimonides School, a Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School in Brookline, MA is hiring a Hebrew teacher. We offer an unparalleled dual curriculum in Judaic and general studies. With an emphasis on moral and spiritual development, our students are avid learners eager to engage with each other, their teachers, and their community.

Our Ivrit teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and collaborative environment that cultivates learning of the Hebrew language, culture and people of the State of Israel. Candidates must be committed to teaching Ivrit B’Ivrit and be knowledgeable in Chumash and General Judaics, with a demonstrated passion for curriculum design, collaboration, and education.

Requirements

• Native-like fluency in Hebrew.
• Comfortable teaching Ivrit B'Ivrit at a variety of grade levels.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• 2-4 years teaching experience, including experience teaching Hebrew as a second language.
• Interest in professional growth and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Native Hebrew speaker is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of classes in Elementary, Middle and Upper School grades, focusing on critical skills related to listening, speaking, reading and writing.
• Plan, build, execute, and measure the success of student-centered classroom lessons within the context of our school's Judaic Studies and Ivrit curricula.
• Provide an environment that encourages participation and recognizes the needs of individual students and the entire group and offer support and flexibility as needed.
• Integrate Hebrew and Israel into other areas of the school through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Work as part of a cooperative and diverse team of educators and administrators to carry out the mission of Maimonides.
• Cultivate positive relationships with current and prospective students and parents.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, sick, and personal time, including time off for national and Jewish holidays; early release Fridays
• 403b plan with employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level