Oshman Family JCC

Nonprofit community center for Jewish life

Hebrew Language Teacher - Beged Kefet

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA$75 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in teaching, languages, or liberal arts is required.
One to two years of teaching experience in a K–12 school is required.
NETA Hebrew Language Teaching Certification is required.
Fluency in spoken, read, and written Hebrew is required.
A comprehensive understanding of Israeli culture is required.
A cleared background check, including fingerprinting, a Child Abuse Index Check, and a medical/TB exam, is required.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification are required.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly, are required.
The ability to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees is required.
The ability to multitask and adjust priorities as required is needed.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
A positive, upbeat, and enthusiastic approach to working in a nonprofit environment is expected.

Responsibilities

Teach Hebrew to students in grades K–12 and develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Implement a Hebrew curriculum focused on Israeli culture, songs, literature, art, and Judaic holidays and traditions.
Serve as a role model to students by contributing to their curiosity, learning, and development.
Create and implement lesson plans for each class based on program goals.
Assign, collect, and evaluate appropriate homework assignments.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and grades based on completed assignments, and upload information to the school website so parents can view students’ status and progress.
Work with parents when a child is struggling with class material to review concerns and identify a solution.
Address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately, informing the Headmaster when relevant.

Pay Range: $75/hour

The Job: Do you have a passion for teaching and are fluent in Hebrew? If so, come join our Beged Kefet team! As a Beged Kefet Teacher you will teach Hebrew to students in grades ranging from K-12 and develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. In addition, you will implement a Hebrew curriculum that will focus on Israeli Culture, songs, literature, art and Judaic holidays and traditions.

About the OFJCC: The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Our diverse and passionate staff of 250+ collaborate to make our 8.5-acre campus a truly special place for the nearly 20,000 visitors every week. Join us! Visit www.paloaltojcc.org.

About the Israeli Cultural Connection: The Israeli Cultural Connection (The ICC@JCC) is a department at the OFJCC that caters to the 30,000 Israelis in Silicon Valley. Through Israeli arts, music, and cultural events, the ICC offers the local Israeli and American Jewish communities the opportunity to deepen their ties to Israel—and to each other. Within the ICC, Beged Kefet is Hebrew Language School that teaches the fundamentals of Modern Hebrew to school age children.

The Core Duties:

Serve as a role-model to students by contributing to their curiosity, learning and development
Create and implement lesson plans for each class based on program goals
Assign, collect and evaluate appropriate homework assignments
Maintain accurate up to date records and grades based on completed assignments and upload information to school website so parents can view status and progress of the student(s)
Work with parents if a child is struggling with class material to review concerns and identify a solution
Handle and address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately; informing Headmaster when relevant

The Essentials:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent in teaching, languages or liberal arts
1-2 years of teaching in a K-12 school
NETA Hebrew Language Teaching Certification required
Fluent in Hebrew (Speaking, Reading and Writing)
Comprehensive understanding of Israeli Culture
Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate information clearly
Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment

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About the Company

Oshman Family JCC

Nonprofit community center for Jewish life

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is a nonprofit community hub that serves the South Peninsula by offering a wide range of programs and services, including education, social events, culture, fitness, and sports. It provides space and coordination for Jewish institutions, local groups, and individuals to come together for learning, collaboration, and community building. The center operates through its Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, running activities and programs that people participate in directly on-site or through partnerships. Its two trademarks, Live Fully® and Architects of the Jewish Future®, emphasize a commitment to active, engaged Jewish life. Compared with other community centers, OFJCC differentiates itself by its focus on linking Jewish organizations and the broader community to enhance the collective well-being. The main goal is to strengthen the local Jewish community and promote education, connection, and shared experiences across diverse groups.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
Founded: Not listed

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