Job Description

Schechter Boston is a Jewish day school in the Boston area serving families from across the Jewish spectrum—from secular to orthodox. We are known for our exceptional Hebrew program, which helps students develop a love of Hebrew and a deep connection to Israel from an early age. We are hiring a Hebrew teacher for grades 3-5. The specific grade level will be determined based on need later this spring.

At Schechter, teachers work in a highly collaborative, innovative environment that values reflection, professional growth, and the belief that “there is no limit to better.” Faculty and staff are supported with generous professional development and the freedom to bring creativity and initiative to their classrooms.

What you will do
In collaboration with our Hebrew Team Lead, you will:

• Design, plan and implement lessons that motivate students and create active learning experiences.
• Prepare and implement differentiated instruction, activities and assessments that meet the needs of every student.
• Build relationships with all students, so they are actively engaged in the classroom activities.
• Create and maintain a safe, well-structured physical environment that is conducive to student learning.

Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates who bring experience teaching Hebrew as a second language in elementary grades and are eager to contribute to curriculum design, peer coaching, or departmental growth. In addition, we are looking for people who have the following:

• Native Hebrew Speaker
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of two years experience teaching Hebrew as a foreign language in an elementary school setting
• Strong pedagogical skills and a collaborative spirit

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range is $54,000-$104,000, commensurate with experience.
• Health and vision insurance, prescription drug benefit,
• Healthcare/dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Tuition reduction for employees’ children
• Paid holidays (state, federal, and Jewish), sick time and personal time, and early dismissal on Fridays

About Schechter Boston
Schechter Boston creates a Jewish educational experience where each child, 15 months through eighth grade, is known, belongs, is engaged and is inspired. Faculty, staff and students at Schechter benefit from a highly-collaborative, mutually-supportive environment in which each person’s individual strengths are recognized and cultivated, and are vital to the success and learning of the community as a whole. Individuals who work at Schechter Boston must thrive in a culture that lives every day by the following cultural values:

• Believing there is no limit to better
• Providing honest and kind feedback
• Failing forward
• Leaning into complexity
• Being kinder than necessary​​​​​​​