Hebrew Teacher

Position Summary

• Location: The Emery/Weiner School
• Reports To: Middle/Upper School Head
• Classification: Exempt
• Status: Full-Time
• Start Date: August 2026

Position Overview

The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Hebrew Teacher to join our collaborative faculty beginning in the Fall of 2025. The ideal applicant is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of subject knowledge and previous middle or secondary school teaching experience.

The teacher will work closely with staff to provide an inspiring and motivational Jewish learning environment. A strong candidate will have a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative pedagogy and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should demonstrate a track record of innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success. Athletic coaching experience is considered a plus.

Professional Profile

We are seeking a professional who:

• Demonstrates passion for guiding students to become enthusiastic Hebrew learners.
• Applies high-quality, evidence-based teaching and grading strategies that promote deep learning and equitable access.
• Excels in student-centered teaching, encouraging student-driven questioning, discussion, and project design.
• Thrives in a collaborative team culture that promotes creativity and shared problem-solving.
• Models a growth mindset and continually works to refine instructional practice.
• Integrates classroom technology to enhance learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of Hebrew.
• Serve as a homeroom advisor to a small cohort of students.
• Assess students’ academic and social development.
• Provide consistent and professional oral and written communication to students and families.
• Collaborate on grade-level, department, and interdisciplinary faculty teams.
• Contribute to the life of the school outside the classroom (including chaperoning duties and student life participation).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hebrew, Jewish Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Comfort with innovative and forward-thinking approaches to instruction and grading.
• A strong commitment to professional growth.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Education or a related field.
• 2–5 years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in independent schools.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references to post-6980bcedf9e0057bb34b09b4-1770044726@apply.jewishstaffing.com.