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The Jewish Leadership Academy Is Hiring A Hebrew Teacher
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Middle and Upper School 2026-27 Hebrew Language Faculty. Join our dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of Jewish education in Miami! 🌟
About Us
The Jewish Leadership Academy is a world-class Jewish Middle and Upper School committed to nurturing the skills, curiosity, and potential of Miami’s most ambitious students, guiding them towards a life of purpose, commitment, and service.
Our Commitments
- Challenging inquisitive minds: Encouraging critical and creative thinking to uphold the highest academic standards across all disciplines.
- Embedding values in action: Integrating leadership training and community service into our core educational experience.
- Engaging the soul and mind: Connecting students with Jewish traditions, history, and identity through a Modern Orthodoxy lens.
We are cultivating a faculty culture rooted in values, high standards, support, respect, and a love for what we do. Click here to view our Culture Deck.
Hebrew Language at JLA
JLA welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who seek to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Judaism, regardless of prior experience or personal observance level. Our campus life and learning uphold Modern Orthodox standards and perspectives.
Curriculum & Immersive Experience
All students from 6th through 12th grade will take Hebrew twice weekly. Additionally, students in grades 9-12 will spend their first month of school in Israel, in partnership with Alexander Muss High School in Israel. This immersive month focuses exclusively on:
- Hebrew Language
- Tanach
- Jewish History
- Machshava
- Zionism
- Contemporary Israel
Student Diversity & Program Focus
Our students come from various backgrounds — some from Jewish Day Schools, others not; some from Hebrew-speaking homes, most not. Therefore, our Hebrew offerings are tailored to multiple proficiency levels.
The primary goal of our Hebrew program is to develop spoken language skills, adopting proven methods from the Ulpan model to enhance effectiveness. Despite varied backgrounds, admission is limited to students capable of Honors-level work or higher, ensuring rigorous coursework for all.
Responsibilities
- Teaching Schedule: 20 periods per week — 5 periods daily, four days a week (Monday-Thursday).
- Additional Roles: Advisory, media literacy, research, service learning, inspiration/ruach, or mentorship during our special Friday schedule.
- Support: Tutorial sessions twice weekly.
- Professional Development: Ongoing throughout the year.
- Onboarding & Leadership: Special programming with students during the first 3 weeks of school.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the middle/upper school level, with strong pedagogical skills.
- Fluent Hebrew speaker with deep language instruction expertise.
- Advanced degree in a related field and/or education.
- Experience working with gifted and talented students is an asset.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- The ability to connect with and inspire students.
- A collaborative mindset for working within a high-performing team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace for Education and comfort with technology.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- A passion for community and learning.
- A robust work ethic.
- A deep understanding of project and inquiry-based learning.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary 💰
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance for employees 🏥
- 8% annual retirement matching 💼
- Daily breakfast and lunch 🍽️
- Generous paid time off (PTO) 🌴
- Relocation stipend 🚚
- Opportunities for professional growth and development 🚀
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance 🛡️