Frankel Jewish Academy Is Hiring A Hebrew Teacher

Join the dedicated team at Frankel Jewish Academy (FJA) as we seek a passionate Hebrew Instructor for the 2023-2024 school year to inspire students in Hebrew language and Israeli culture! 🇮🇱✨

Position: Hebrew Instructor

We are currently accepting applications from qualified candidates who are native Hebrew speakers or hold a university degree with extensive high school teaching experience. The ideal candidate will bring a proficiency-based approach to language learning, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a passion for Israeli culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lesson Plans and Course Development

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, materials, and instructional methods to ensure successful learning outcomes.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework, handouts, and exams.
• Utilize technology to enhance and enrich student learning experiences.

Instruction

• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures; maintain a Hebrew immersion environment where most of the instruction is conducted in Hebrew.
• Facilitate classroom discussions to promote active engagement.
• Evaluate and grade student work, including assignments, papers, and exams.
• Maintain office hours to advise and support students.
• Record-keeping: Attendance, grades, and other required reports.
• Continuous learning: Demonstrate enthusiasm for professional growth and development.
• Technology integration: Embrace FJA’s one-to-one technology environment to enhance teaching.

Communal Responsibilities

• Support the mission of the school.
• Uphold professional standards at FJA.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Hebrew Department.
• Participate in school and community events.
• Stay current in the field by reading scholarly articles and attending professional conferences.
• Engage in professional development activities, including some on Sundays.
• Contribute to a professional learning community through mentoring, peer coaching, and study groups.

General Requirements

• A criminal background check is mandatory for all employees.
• Legal verification of identity and employment eligibility in the U.S.
• References and transcripts may be required.

Why Join FJA?

Frankel Jewish Academy offers a warm, supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits, holiday breaks, and 28 days of paid time off. We are committed to professional growth, providing new teachers with mentoring and extensive development opportunities. Our community values ongoing learning and innovative teaching supported by current technology and standards that foster excellence.

Application Process

If interested, please email your resume, cover letter, and references to employment@frankelja.org. In the subject line, write "Hebrew Instructor". You may also fax your application to 248.592.0022.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Frankel Jewish Academy is a non-profit private school committed to equal employment opportunity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, age, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, religion, national origin, or genetic information.

Learn More

Visit our website at www.frankelja.org to discover more about Frankel Jewish Academy. 🚀