Hebrew Teacher

Hebrew Teacher

Location:

SIHP (829 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305)

Compensation: $62,000 - $92,000

Contact: jobs

Why SIHP?

SIHP is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public:
Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our schools serve children from all backgrounds and help them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.

Join us in building something extraordinary!

• Health Coverage: Medical 85% covered, Dental 85% covered, Vision 100% covered
• Retirement: 5% employer match of your annual salary, capped at $6,000; no vesting period
• Additional Compensation: Performance bonuses and additional stipends
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Perks for You: Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days for 10‑month staff, 20 PTO days for 12‑month staff
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave (eligible for up to 12 weeks NY Paid Family Leave)
• Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services with minimal out‑of‑pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary through UNUM, at no cost to you
• Learn & Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification
• Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences
• Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Teachers deliver engaging, standards‑based instruction, utilize Responsive Classroom techniques, and monitor student progress while collaborating with colleagues to refine teaching practices. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally under‑represented groups to join our community.

• Commit to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards
• Commit to professional growth through self‑reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a continuous desire to improve
• Design and submit weekly lesson plans that reflect the school’s proficiency‑based curriculum and that are based on current second language acquisition principles
• Conduct immersive Hebrew lessons and communicate with students exclusively in Hebrew throughout the school day
• Analyze, design, and document formative and summative assessments to monitor achievement and language performance
• Maximize learning time through effective classroom management
• Provide an inviting, exciting learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies
• Mastery of instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject
• Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles
• Collaborate with faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence
• Engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication
• Bring boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building
• Demonstrate a solutions‑oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges
• Participate in the development of curriculum and assess its effectiveness in the classroom

• Good communication skills in English and a native or near‑native level of fluency in Hebrew
• Knowledge of language acquisition and proficiency‑based language instruction
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; master’s degree is a plus
• K-12 lead teaching experience in a classroom setting is a plus
• Experience in urban, public charter, or Title I schools is a plus
• Hold NY teacher certification or working towards certification is a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to us s information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

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