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 You will be responsible for Hebrew language acquisition using the Proficiency approach. You will teach a class of up to 24 students in the Lower School, and up to 15 in the Middle School. In addition you will:
• 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

• We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, organization, and class management skills and who demonstrates a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues in the classroom to create a joyful, Jewish learning community. In addition you should have:
• 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 environment
• 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.

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.