About the Program
Temple Emanuel's Kesher Afterschool Program is a warm, engaging, Hebrew-immersive Jewish learning environment for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Through language, culture, community, and joyful Jewish experiences, students build meaningful connections to Hebrew, Israel and Jewish life.
Think Jewish summer camp, but during the school year!
Position Overview
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and creative Conversational Hebrew Teacher to work with a mixed-age, similar-level group of students in Grades 2-5 in our Hebrew-immersive afterschool program.
The ideal candidate is fluent in spoken Hebrew and passionate about helping children develop confidence and proficiency through meaningful communication, games, movement, stories, projects, and relationship-building. Our program uses a proficiency-based approach that prioritizes language acquisition through authentic interaction rather than grammar drills or translation.
Teachers work collaboratively with program leadership and receive coaching, curriculum support, and professional development.
Schedule
- Kesher Afterschool: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00-6:00 PM
- Planning and Collaboration Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
(Some flexibility with this schedule may be possible.)
Program Highlights
- Conversational Hebrew using a proficiency-based approach
- Hebrew immersion through games, stories, songs, projects, and community-building
- Collaborative lesson planning and instructional coaching
- Ongoing professional development
- Hebrew-infused electives and enrichment opportunities
- Fun and meaningful family programming
- Warm, relationship-centered learning environment
Responsibilities
Hebrew Instruction
- Create and lead engaging Hebrew-rich learning experiences for a mixed-age, similar-level Grades 2-5 group
- Foster students' confidence and comfort communicating in Hebrew
- Differentiate instruction to support learners with varying strengths and experience levels
- Integrate movement, play, music, storytelling, and project-based learning into lessons
- Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors on planning and curriculum implementation
Afterschool Community Responsibilities
- Support student attendance and transitions throughout the afternoon
- Supervise snack, recreation, and free-choice activities
- Assist with transportation supervision, including walking groups or van routes as needed
- Lead fun, informal community-building activities
- Participate in arrival, dismissal, and end-of-day cleanup routines
Who You Are
- A passionate and engaging educator who enjoys working with elementary-age children
- Fluent in spoken Hebrew
- Experienced in teaching Hebrew through conversation and interactive learning, or eager to learn this approach
- Creative, flexible, and enthusiastic about trying new ideas
- Collaborative and open to coaching and professional growth
- Responsible, reliable, and committed to building positive relationships with students and families
- Knowledge of Jewish and Israeli culture and traditions preferred
Compensation
Part-time salary range: $15,000-$25,000, commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
Opportunities for full-time employment may be available when combined with positions in other Temple Emanuel educational programs.