Hebrew Teacher PHP (2024-2025)

Hebrew Teacher Location: PHP (3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA) Start Date: Immediate Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org  Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org School Website: www.philadelphiahebrewpublic.org  About the Organization: Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens.  Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota. Our focus on global citizenship is embodied by three core elements:

• The building of relationships across difference, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
• The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
• Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for “world”). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems. The network’s first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 students in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The school will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year.  About the Position:  This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its sixth year.  Join a remarkable community of educators and social changemakers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Hebrew Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. Job Responsibilities and Characteristics: 

• Design and submit weekly lesson plans that reflect the school’s proficiency-based curriculum and that are based on current second language acquisition principles;
• Conduct immersive Hebrew lessons, and anytime throughout the school day, communicate with students exclusively in Hebrew;
• Analyze, design and document formative and summative assessments to monitor achievement and language performance;
• Maximize learning time through effective classroom management; 
• Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies; 
• Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject; 
• Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles; 
• Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence; 
• Strong desire to engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication;
• Passion for his/her subject and the ability to connect with and motivate, individually and collectively, a diverse group of students; 
• A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards; 
• Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building;
• Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback and a continuous desire to improve; and
• Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges.
• Participates in the development of curriculum and assesses its effectiveness in the classroom.
• A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred
• Elementary or middle school teaching experience in a classroom setting preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Conversational Hebrew required; Native or near-native level of fluency in Hebrew preferred 
• Hold PA teacher certification or working towards certification is preferred 
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent. Starting base salary begins at $50,000, with the opportunity for higher earnings based on experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, we recognize and reward excellence in several ways:

• Certification Increases: Additional compensation for in-state teacher certification.
• Hard to Staff Increases: Enhanced pay for hard-to-staff positions.
• Performance-Based Increases: Opportunities for increases based on demonstrated performance.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role. Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary : $50,000 - $76,000