The posting
Hebrew Teacher
Start Date: IMMEDIATE START
Compensation: $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below)
Contact: [email protected]
About Hebrew Public
Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.
Across the network, Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.
Why PHP?
As part of Hebrew Public, Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff have the opportunity to bring that mission to life with students from over 37 zip codes across Philadelphia, primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance, curiosity, and potential drive our work every day.
PHP is rooted in the belief that all students deserve rigorous academics, strong relationships, and access to a globally minded education that expands what they see as possible for themselves. For educators who want their work to matter beyond the classroom walls, PHP offers a place to help close opportunity gaps while nurturing students academically, socially, and culturally.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled, joyful, and student-centered Hebrew Teacher who is excited to help young learners build confidence, curiosity, and a love of Hebrew.
The teacher will co-teach 30-minute Hebrew classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students, working closely with another educator to create joyful, immersive, and highly interactive learning experiences. Together, they will plan and deliver instruction that builds students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with a strong focus on oral language, comprehension, confidence, and participation, while creating a positive classroom where all students can grow.
Beyond Hebrew instruction, this teacher will play an active role in the broader school community through lunch and recess coverage and by teaching a 6th-grade elective.
What You’ll Do
- Teach engaging 30-minute Hebrew classes for 1st- and 2nd-grade students using an immersive approach focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Use songs, games, movement, play, stories, and routines to make Hebrew joyful, accessible, and meaningful
- Co-teach with another educator to plan instruction, support student needs, and maintain a positive classroom environment
- Use and adapt the provided Hebrew curriculum and instructional resources to support student growth
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on observations and student work
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a strong school culture
- Provide lunch and recess coverage
- Teach a 6th-grade elective
Who You Are
- Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
- Strong Hebrew language proficiency, including the ability to model accurate spoken Hebrew for beginning learners.
- Experience working in urban school communities is preferred.
- Experience teaching Hebrew, world languages, or elementary education strongly preferred.
- Strong classroom management skills and ability to create a joyful, inclusive learning environment with clear routines and high expectations.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively within a co-teaching model.
- Ability to engage young learners through songs, games, movement, storytelling, and play-based instruction.
- Commitment to culturally responsive instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.
- Pennsylvania teaching certification, or active progress toward appropriate certification, preferred.
- Flexibility to support lunch or recess coverage and potentially teach a middle school elective.
Career Development and Support
At PHP, teachers are not expected to grow alone. We provide the instructional resources, collaboration, and professional development needed to support effective teaching and continued growth.
Support includes:
- Established Hebrew Curriculum: Access to an existing language curriculum focused on foundational speaking and listening skills.
- Lesson Planning Support: Provided lesson plans, instructional materials, and resources to support engaging, effective instruction.
- Instructional Feedback: Opportunities for classroom observations and actionable feedback to strengthen instructional practice.
- Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities to develop instructional strategies, language teaching practices, and classroom management skills.
- Collaborative Teaching: Opportunities to plan, reflect, and problem-solve with co-teachers and instructional leaders.
- Student and Family Support: An on-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers.
- Certification Support: Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways toward teacher
Compensation
Hebrew Public’s compensation model, SuRGE, Supporting, Rewarding, and Growing Educators, is designed to recognize the skill, commitment, and impact strong teachers bring to classrooms.
After your first year, you may be eligible for 5% up to 10% increases annually based on your classroom impact, without needing additional graduate coursework. SuRGE also includes built-in salary enhancements for valid Pennsylvania certification and hard-to-fill roles, offering a transparent and accessible path for educators to grow their compensation while doing meaningful work with students.
Benefits
Potential benefits* include:
- Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums; Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums; Vision: 100% covered by employer
- Retirement: 5% employer match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
- Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends
- Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs
- Perks for You: Student loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs and gym memberships
- Generous Paid Time Off: 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days for 10-month staff and 20 PTO days for 12-month staff
- Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child
- Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
- Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary through UNUM, provided at no cost to you
- Learn & Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
- Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification
- Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences
*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.
Our Commitment
We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
For more information please visit our websites below.
- CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org
- School Website: https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org/
Apply today at [email protected] and join PHP, where you can make a lasting impact on students while growing your practice and your career.
