Jewish Studies Long-term Substitute Teacher

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide engaging instruction in Hebrew in the key language areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening (oral comprehension)
• Provide instruction of Jewish studies, Holidays, mitzvot, classroom tefilla, Torah, and
  the weekly parasha in Hebrew
• Partner proactively with faculty and administration to support diverse learners in the areas of academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning
• Observe and evaluate individual students displaying academic or behavioral difficulties and assess their learning strengths and challenges
• Collaborate with grade-level team members to plan and implement instruction, fostering student curiosity and engagement
• Collaborate with team members to plan, develop and implement grade-level Jewish milestone programs
• Provide regular written student-progress reports to the school and parents with assessment results
• Maintain confidential student records and keep accurate documentation of sessions, meetings, and assessments
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between student, family, and school
• Participate in faculty meetings and in-service professional development days
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Have a strong knowledge of developmental needs of young children and appropriate curricula that meet those needs.
• Fluent Hebrew speaker
• Proficient English speaker and writer 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 the following is preferred, but not required: teaching Hebrew as a second language, teaching in a pluralistic setting, working with children in grades preK-5, iTaLAM, Responsive
  Classroom training

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation for this position will range from $175 - $250 per day, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for benefits.