Hebrew & Jewish Studies Substitute Teacher (Long-Term)

Perelman Jewish Day School; Melrose Park (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Perelman Jewish Day School seeks an engaging Hebrew instructor to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Hebrew, alongside Jewish studies and Torah study foundations.

You will collaborate with faculty to support diverse learners, observe and assess students, and coordinate progress reports with families. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and active participation in school programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate curricula.
• Fluent Hebrew speaker.
• Proficient English for collaboration with others and parent communication.
• Familiarity with Jewish observances, traditions, and rituals.
• Ability to teach foundational skills for Torah study.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Technology skills including Google Suite and Google Classroom.
• High-energy and enthusiasm about working in the Jewish day school atmosphere.
• Familiarity with iTaLAM and Responsive Classroom training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging instruction in Hebrew across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Teach Jewish studies, Holidays, mitzvot, tefilla, Torah, and weekly parasha in Hebrew.
• Collaborate with faculty to support diverse learners academically, behaviorally, and socially.
• Observe and evaluate students, and assess learning strengths and challenges.
• Plan with grade-level teams to foster curiosity and engagement.
• Develop and implement grade-level Jewish milestone programs.
• Provide regular progress reports to school and parents with assessments.

Skills

Hebrew fluency

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

High energy

Jewish culture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Google Classroom

Job description

Perelman Jewish Day School seeks an engaging Hebrew instructor to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Hebrew, alongside Jewish studies and Torah study foundations.

You will collaborate with faculty to support diverse learners, observe and assess students, and coordinate progress reports with families. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and active participation in school programs.