Hebrew & Israeli Culture Teacher

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School, the Jewish Community Day School in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Hebrew & Israeli Culture Teacher to instruct students in Hebrew language acquisition while cultivating a meaningful connection to Israeli culture, history, and contemporary life. Hebrew instruction is understood as both a linguistic and cultural experience—rooted in Jewish values and traditions and reflective of Hebrew as an ancient language and a vibrant, modern language of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

The ideal candidate brings warmth, creativity, and a passion for helping students develop Hebrew proficiency alongside an authentic understanding of Israeli history, culture, society, and daily life.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach developmentally appropriate Hebrew language lessons that build proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension, including grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and meaning
• Integrate Israeli culture into Hebrew instruction, including Israeli holidays, music, art, food, geography, history, current events, and everyday life in Israel
• Foster students’ understanding of Hebrew as a living language spoken in Israel and across the Jewish world
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including enrichment and support
• Assess student progress through ongoing formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly
• Collaborate with colleagues to align Hebrew and Judaics curricula and support vertical and horizontal articulation
• Serve as part of the team that creates and implements Jewish holiday and other school events.
• Maintain a structured, positive classroom environment with clear expectations and routines
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress and learning goals
• Participate fully in school life, including faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
• Establish annual professional goals aligned with school-wide priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English
• Demonstrated professionalism in interactions with students, families, and colleagues
• A growth mindset and openness to feedback and professional reflection
• Ability to create a joyful, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Comfort integrating technology and digital platforms into instruction
• Enthusiasm for sharing Israeli culture in age-appropriate and authentic ways

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Hebrew, Israeli Studies, Judaic Studies, or a related field 
• Minimum of 2 years of Hebrew as a second language teaching experience

Apply now: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, their resume, and references to Head of School, Brian Cain at [email protected].