The Leffell School is a dynamic, K-12 independent Jewish school serving approximately 850 students in Westchester County, 30 minutes north of New York City. We emphasize academic excellence, traditional Jewish learning and values, and a strong sense of community.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Hebrew teacher to join our Middle School Hebrew Team, teaching grades 6-8 for the coming school year at our Upper School, located in Hartsdale, New York.

The ideal candidate understands students and their needs and is a collaborative colleague who is capable of creating dynamic and active lessons that engage students in content while teaching critical skills related to the four strands of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. He or she will have mastery in multiple approaches to Hebrew instruction and teach students at different levels of fluency across all three grades of middle school. In addition to teaching Hebrew in the classroom, this colleague will model the use of Hebrew in the hallways and throughout the school, while promoting Israeli culture and building strong relationships with students.

Qualifications:

At least two to three years of experience teaching Hebrew in a formal classroom setting is required, ideally at the middle school level.

Experience with the Bishvil HaIvrit curriculum is a bonus.

A master’s degree in education is preferred.

The ability to support and teach students who learn language with difficulty would be highly welcomed but is not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $65,000-$80,000

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Long-term and Short-term disability Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, 403b

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