Middle School Hebrew Language and Judaic Studies Teacher

Prizmah•Chicago, IL

3d•$56,466 - $85,520•Onsite

About The Position

Bernard Zell, located on the North side of Chicago, is looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Hebrew Language and Judaic Studies educator to bring knowledge and love of Judaism, Hebrew language, Israel, and Jewish values to middle school students through innovative, relational teaching. You’ll work across grades and disciplines alongside an exceptional team of faculty and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent
Coursework or experience in Jewish Studies content (Hebrew Language, Bible, Jewish History, etc.)
Hebrew and English fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Informal Jewish education/camp experience is desirable
Minimum three years of Jewish day school teaching experience preferred
Experience teaching Hebrew as a second language strongly preferred
Knowledge of a wide range of language instruction and Judaic resource methods and materials
Familiarity with Responsive Classroom preferred

Responsibilities

Teach Hebrew Language and Jewish Studies to middle school students
Create a rich Jewish cultural and Hebrew language environment in the classroom
Teach Tefilah in alignment with school philosophy and desired outcomes
Introduce students to contemporary Israeli culture and traditional and innovative holiday and Shabbat rituals and practices
Foster the joy of learning and contribute to a spirited Jewish life across the school
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress and provide specific, growth-oriented feedback
Work on an advisory team, plan advisory learning, and create a safe, nurturing environment for students
Advise and advocate for a group of middle school students with responsibility for academic, social, and emotional oversight
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and grade-level team members
Help lead service learning through the advisory program
Support curriculum development and participate in professional development and teacher training