Hebrew Teacher

Job title

Hebrew Teacher

School

Hebrew Public

City, country

Brooklyn, NY, United States

Role summary

Deliver standards-based Hebrew instruction using Responsive Classroom techniques and proficiency-based curriculum. Design weekly lesson plans grounded in second language acquisition principles, conduct immersive lessons taught exclusively in Hebrew, and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments.

Language requirement

• Hebrew: Required (native or near-native fluency)
• English: Required (good communication skills)

Level

Primary

Contract

Not stated

Start date

Not stated

Pay

$66,000–$100,000 per year, with increases based on years of K–12 lead teaching experience, in-state certifications, and performance

Housing

Not stated

Flights

Not stated

Health cover

Medical: employer covers 85% of premiums

• Dental: employer covers 85% of premiums
• Vision: employer covers 100%

Visa sponsorship

No (work authorization required)

Other benefits

• Bilingual stipend: Not stated
• Kids' tuition: Not stated
• Relocation: Not stated
• Pension: 5% employer match of annual salary with no vesting period
• Training budget: Workshops, certifications, and professional development access; university partnerships for certification
• Performance bonuses and additional stipends available
• 30+ holidays per year
• 10 PTO days (10-month staff) or 20 PTO days (12-month staff)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave; eligible for up to 12 weeks NY Paid Family Leave
• Fertility services coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts up to $10,000
• Life insurance and AD&D benefit (one times salary) at no cost
• Student loan counseling
• Wellness program and gym membership discounts
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
• Global travel opportunities
• Benefits vary by role

Main responsibilities

• Design and submit weekly lesson plans reflecting proficiency-based curriculum and second language acquisition principles
• Conduct immersive Hebrew instruction, communicating exclusively in Hebrew throughout the school day
• Develop and document formative and summative assessments to monitor language performance and achievement
• Manage classroom effectively to maximize learning time
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders on student work and curricular coherence; participate in curriculum development and assessment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Native or near-native fluency in Hebrew
• Knowledge of language acquisition and proficiency-based language instruction
• Legally authorized to work in the USA
• Master's degree: preferred
• K–12 lead teaching experience: preferred
• Experience in urban, public charter, or Title I schools: preferred
• NY teacher certification or working towards certification: preferred

Package

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer contributions (85% medical and dental, 100% vision)
• 5% employer pension match with no vesting period
• Performance bonuses and additional stipends
• 30+ holidays plus 10–20 PTO days depending on contract length
• 6 weeks paid parental leave plus eligibility for NY Paid Family Leave
• Fertility services coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• Student loan counseling and wellness discounts
• Professional development, certifications, and university partnerships
• Global travel opportunities
• Mental health resources and employee assistance
• Benefits vary by role

About the school

Hebrew Public operates a network of secular public charter schools serving children from all backgrounds, focusing on racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.