Hebrew Dean & Curriculum Director (K-6)

Shalom School; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

10 days PTO per school year

K-6 tuition remission

Preschool/Pre-K tuition remission

Supportive community with professional

Job summary

Shalom School in Sacramento, CA seeks a Hebrew Dean/Director to own the PreK-6 Hebrew program, align instruction to ACTFL, and coach Hebrew teachers. The role reports to the Head of School and collaborates with the Jewish Life team.

You will build Hebrew exposure across the campus, lead curriculum updates for 2027-28, run assessments, and support families with progress updates. A Bachelor’s in education or Hebrew is required; fluent Hebrew and five+ years of teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Hebrew or a related field.
• Fluent Hebrew, native or near native, spoken and written.
• Five or more years teaching Hebrew, including time leading or coaching other teachers.
• Working knowledge of second language acquisition and proficiency based instruction.
• Knowledge of Jewish customs, holidays, Torah and prayer.
• Master's degree in education, Hebrew or a related field.
• Experience with the ACTFL proficiency approach in a Jewish day school or Hebrew program.
• Teaching license or credential.
• Experience with Ulpan Or or a similar Hebrew curriculum.
• Experience writing curriculum and assessments for Hebrew.

Responsibilities

• Own the PreK-6 Hebrew program, including the scope and sequence aligned to ACTFL proficiency targets.
• Build Hebrew exposure across the building, from preschool routines and songs to signs, assemblies and holidays, so students hear and use Hebrew from their first day.
• Lead the revised scope and sequence planned for 2027-28, with clear end of year expectations at every level.
• Review materials and bring in new ones where students need them.
• Connect Hebrew to Jewish life, holidays and Israel, working with the Director of Jewish Life and Learning.
• Observe Hebrew classes using the school's teacher observation rubric, give timely feedback and set goals with each teacher.
• Coach teachers on lesson planning, routines and keeping instruction in Hebrew.
• Run team meetings and professional learning for the Hebrew team.
• Take part in hiring, onboarding and teaching assignments for Hebrew staff.
• Run proficiency based assessments and use ACTFL aligned rubrics to track growth.
• Place students in ability groups and review placement each term.
• Share progress clearly with teachers, families and school leadership, and support the Hebrew portion of report cards.
• Speak with families about Hebrew expectations and progress, and join parent conferences when needed.

Skills

Fluent Hebrew

Teaching leadership

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, Hebrew or related field

Master's degree in education or Hebrew

Job description

Shalom School in Sacramento, CA seeks a Hebrew Dean/Director to own the PreK-6 Hebrew program, align instruction to ACTFL, and coach Hebrew teachers. The role reports to the Head of School and collaborates with the Jewish Life team.

You will build Hebrew exposure across the campus, lead curriculum updates for 2027-28, run assessments, and support families with progress updates. A Bachelor’s in education or Hebrew is required; fluent Hebrew and five+ years of teaching are essential.