Elementary Hebrew Teacher and Israel Education Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Position

San Diego Hebrew Day School is seeking a warm, skilled, and mission-aligned Elementary Hebrew Teacher & Israel Education Associate to join our faculty.

The ideal candidate will bring a love of Hebrew language, a strong connection to Israel, and the ability to create an engaging, structured, and joyful classroom environment. This role is a full-time position that combines lead teaching responsibilities in the elementary school, assistant teaching responsibilities in the middle school, and support for Israel Education special programming.

The Elementary Hebrew Teacher & Israel Education Associate will be responsible for teaching Hebrew language to students in 2nd–4th grade . In addition, the teacher will assist the Middle School Hebrew teacher for two periods per day and help support Israel Education special programming throughout the school year.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an educator who is passionate about Hebrew language, Israel, and helping students develop confidence, skill, and joy in their learning.

• Teach Hebrew language classes to students in grades 2–4.

• Develop students’ Hebrew vocabulary, reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills.

• Create engaging and developmentally appropriate Hebrew lessons.

• Build a positive classroom culture rooted in warmth, structure, respect, and high expectations.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners.

• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen Hebrew language learning across grade levels.

• Assist the Middle School Hebrew teacher for two periods per day.

• Support Israel Education programming, including special events, schoolwide programs, holiday programming, and Israel-related initiatives.

• Help students build a meaningful and age-appropriate connection to Hebrew language, Medinat Yisrael, and Am Yisrael.

• Communicate professionally and thoughtfully with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and schoolwide events as appropriate.

• Strong Hebrew language skills required; native or near-native Hebrew fluency preferred.

• Prior teaching experience preferred, especially in an elementary school or Jewish day school setting.

• Ability to create engaging, organized, and student-centered lessons.

• Warmth, patience, flexibility, and strong classroom management skills.

• Commitment to the mission and values of an Orthodox Jewish day school.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families.

• Passion for helping children develop a meaningful connection to Hebrew language and Israel.

San Diego Hebrew Day School is an Orthodox Jewish day school committed to educating the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our school partners with families to inspire children to grow as confident learners, proud Jews, and people of strong middos and character.

Interested candidates should send a resume and brief cover letter to:

Rabbi Shmuel Ertel
Director of Judaic Studies
San Diego Hebrew Day School
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