Amos and Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School Is Hiring A Jewish Studies Position (including Hebrew Language)

Join Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School as a full-time Jewish Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year, inspiring students with a comprehensive Jewish and Hebrew education in a vibrant, inclusive community. 🌟

Heilicher Jewish Studies Position (including Hebrew Language) 2025-2026

Position Overview

Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School is seeking a dedicated and creative full-time Jewish Studies educator, including Hebrew language instruction, for the upcoming school year. Our school serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade and welcomes families seeking a high-quality secular and Jewish education.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a creative, engaging educator with extensive knowledge of Jewish Studies and Hebrew language skills ✨
• Have a proven ability to build strong relationships with students 🤝
• Feel comfortable fostering Jewish identity development in a pluralistic environment 🌍
• Utilize experiential education techniques to enhance learning 🎉

Reporting and Collaboration

This position reports directly to the Director of Jewish Living and Learning. Heilicher teachers are expected to be collaborative team players, innovative thinkers, enthusiastic supporters of colleagues and school initiatives, and models of professional excellence. They will embody the school's mission within a diverse and inclusive Jewish community.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach Hebrew language, Bible/Rabbinic literature, Jewish holidays and customs, prayers, and Israel 🇮🇱
• Maintain an organized classroom environment conducive to productive learning 🧹
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support all students' success 🎓
• Assess student progress relative to learning standards 📊
• Communicate effectively with parents and families ✉️
• Collaborate with colleagues on unit and lesson development 🤝
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English 🗣️✍️
• Support inquiry and problem-based learning initiatives 🔍

Professional Expectations

• Uphold and integrate Heilicher’s mission and core values ✨
• Exhibit excellent communication skills in multiple modalities 🗨️
• Comfortably use various technologies such as interactive whiteboards, iPads, Chromebooks, learning management systems, Google Suite, and video conferencing 💻
• Represent the school positively within the broader community 🌏
• Collaborate continuously with colleagues to evaluate and enhance instructional, cultural, and leadership skills 🤝
• Foster a positive faculty community and work environment 😊
• Participate in professional development and seek regular feedback for growth 📈
• Attend all faculty and team meetings 🗓️
• Adhere to curricular initiatives and school policies 📋
• Write monthly newsletters for parents 📰
• Attend two parent-teacher conferences and prepare two sets of report cards 📝
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are maintained on campus and during school hours 🏫

Qualifications & Requirements

• Teaching certificate or BA in Education; BA or MA in Jewish Studies/Education preferred 🎓
• Successful experience teaching Hebrew and Jewish Studies courses 🧑‍🏫
• Training or experience with Legacy Heritage Standards and Benchmarks, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and working with diverse learners is a plus 🌟

Position Details & Application

This is a 10-month position running from late August to early June. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

• Rabbi Justin Held, Director of Jewish Living and Learning
• jheld@hmjds.org
• dackerman@hmjds.org