Middle School Hebrew Teacher

Organization: Atlanta Jewish Academy

For the 2026-27 School Year

Job description

Atlanta Jewish Academy is a Modern Orthodox, independent preschool–12th grade school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Our mission is to nurture each student’s academic growth, Torah learning, and character development, while inspiring a lifelong commitment to Judaism, meaningful engagement in community, and a deep, personal connection with Israel. We strive to educate the whole child in a warm, inclusive, and values-driven environment grounded in excellence and care.

AJA faculty members are collaborative, reflective educators who value growth—both their own and their students’. Teachers benefit from small class sizes, strong collegial support, and ongoing professional development within a school culture that embraces innovation while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.

Overview

AJA seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate Ivrit teacher who can plan and implement excellent classroom sessions for  5th - 8th grade students.  Preferred candidates have taught in Jewish day schools previously, and who are also proficient in student-centered pedagogy. The ideal candidate excels at forging relationships with students and works well as a member of a thoughtful team. AJA features a robust mentoring program and is capable of inducting new-to-the-field teachers who are looking for a nurturing leadership team to develop their talents. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching approximately 24 periods per week of Hebrew Language to students in grades 5–8
• Teaching a weekly elective or experiential learning course, not necessarily in Hebrew
• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with grade-level learning goals
• Assessing student growth across the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and supporting progress toward Hebrew proficiency
• Using student performance data to inform instruction and differentiation
• Collaborating with Hebrew department colleagues and middle school grade-level teams
• Participating in team meetings focused on student growth and well-being
• Communicating regularly and thoughtfully with parents
• Contributing to division- and department-wide programming and curriculum development
• Participating in faculty meetings, professional development, and school life
• Supervising daily tefila in a way that is meaningful and developmentally appropriate
• Assisting with additional school responsibilities as needed (e.g., lunch duty, carpool, clubs)
• Supporting school programs and celebrations, including oneg Shabbat, chaggim, Challah Bake, and other community events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Teaching, Language Acquisition, Middle Grades Education, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred but not required
• Experience teaching Hebrew and/or world languages, particularly at the middle school level, preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Additional Job Information

• To join our team, please email a cover letter and resume to Dr. Missy Rivner ([email protected])  that outlines your candidacy. Your cover letter should explain in detail your qualifications for the position. 
• We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.