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Oshman Family JCC Hebrew Language Teacher (Beged Kefet) in Palo Alto, California
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
If you have any questions please reach out to OFJCC_Careers@paloaltojcc.org or give us a call at (650) 223-8644.
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