Stephen Wise Temple Hiring for Hebrew/Judaic Studies Teacher at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Position/title: Hebrew/Judaic Studies Teacher – Elementary

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Industry Category: Education / Religious Organization / Non-Profit

Reports to: Director of Hebrew & Judaic Studies

Organization: Wise School / Stephen Wise Temple

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary, Benefits Eligible

About the Position

The Hebrew/Judaic Studies Teacher at Wise School works with a team of teachers. With your colleagues, you will design and implement curriculum, differentiate learning as needed, and proactively communicate with parents. You will create and maintain a nurturing and supportive classroom environment, while implementing positive behavior support and classroom management. A supportive administrative team will provide needed guidance and professional development.

Job Responsibilities

· Works in the classroom to support each student’s differentiated academic needs, helping all students access the Hebrew and/or Judaic Studies curriculum.

· Works with grade-level teams to plan programming and implement best practices for teaching and learning.

· Collegially collaborates with team members, staff, and administration to support student learning and growth.

· When necessary, designs and facilitates online learning using the technology tools and platforms provided.

· Attends and actively participates in all-staff meetings and trainings.

· Attends school functions that support the school’s mission and vision, both during and outside the normal school day.

· As a key staff member in our religious educational institution, role-models the tenets of our faith on a daily basis to our members and the broader Temple community; participate in transmitting the expectations and values of our faith, playing a critical and essential role in the Temple’s ability to minister to the daily needs of our students and members.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· College degree in Hebrew and/or Judaic Studies

· Excellent writing and communication skills

· Diplomatic, tactful, and possessing the ability to show grace under pressure

· Empathetic to the needs and differing dynamics of families who attend the school

· Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills; team-oriented

· Strong organizational skills; self-motivated and responsible

· Strong educational technology skills preferred, or strong willingness to learn

· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Stephen Wise Temple and Wise Schools.

· Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience teaching Hebrew and/or Judaic Studies with an emphasis in Chaverim B’Ivrit

· Elementary experience preferred

· Graduate of DeLeT program

· Has lived or studied in Israel

To Apply

Stephen Wise Temple is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

Experience:

• Education & Instruction Occupations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location