Hebrew Teacher

Hebrew Teacher

JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School, is hiring a Hebrew Teacher for grades 3-8. A JCDS teacher models the core values of a JCDS education: integrity, perseverance/resiliency, curiosity, multiple perspectives/empathy, problem solving, reflection and evidence, and creates a student-centered, rigorous, play-infused learning environment for students.

What you will do:

• Lead instruction in Hebrew Language teaching and development
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss progress results with students, parents and administrators
• Develop course materials and curriculum content
• Set up and maintain a classroom space that supports a project based approach to instruction
• Identify children's individual learning needs and design learning experiences to support them

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree
• Knowledge of and expertise in the proficiency approach to Hebrew language development
• Ability to support the creation of a joyful, Jewish learning community
• Demonstrated ability to teach Hebrew language
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse learning styles
• Ability to integrate multicultural perspectives into teaching
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary is $60K-$70K per year, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance, including a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-exempt retirement accounts
• Life insurance, short-and long-term disability; paid family and medical leave
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Paid time off, including sick and personal days, time off for all Jewish, national, and state holidays, and early release Fridays

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School, is committed to serving families across a wide spectrum of belief and practice. The school has several hallmarks:
Hebrew and English spoken throughout the day;
Jewish and General studies integrated in many areas; a commitment to creative, academic excellence; and living a joyful Jewish life in a welcoming community. JCDS was founded in 1995 and serves students in grades K-8. We encourage everyone in our community to approach life with a growth mindset. We value our professional staff and invest in their ongoing development. Our professional community is rooted in collaboration, generosity of spirit, and a passion for our mission.

JCDS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, religious creed, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability. JCDS is a pluralist co-educational Jewish day school serving students from families across a wide spectrum of Jewish beliefs and practices. Visit jcdsboston.org for more information.