Founding Middle School Hebrew Teacher (2026-2027)
$66k - $100k USD
Founding Middle School Hebrew Teacher
Location: Hebrew Language Academy 2 (2286 Cropsey Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11214)
Start Date: Summer 2026
Compensation: $66,000-$100,000 (more details below)
Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org
Why HLA2?
HLA2 is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!
What you’ll love about us?
Great teachers transform student lives. That’s why Hebrew Public has been making big moves to launch a comprehensive talent program that supports and rewards you in your work. At Hebrew Public, you will be part of a team of educators dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens. Through our SuRGE program (Supporting, Rewarding, and Growing Educators), we provide transparency and guaranteed salary increases, reward excellence with additional 5-10% increases and other forms of recognition, and offer clear career pathways with opportunities for growth.
We offer a competitive compensation package between $66,000-$100,000 with potential for increases based on years of K-12 lead teaching experience, in-state certifications, and performance.
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 & gym memberships
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
- Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child. Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave
- 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. This valuable benefit is 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.
What’s the role
We are looking for a driven Founding Middle School Hebrew Teacher to deliver engaging, standards-based instruction, utilize Responsive Classroom techniques, and monitor student progress while collaborating with colleagues to refine teaching practices. We strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community!
What you’ll do
- A strong commitment to all students with the belief that all students can learn and must be held to high academic standards;
- Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback and a continuous desire to improve;
- Design and submit weekly lesson plans that reflect the school’s proficiency-based curriculum and that are based on current second language acquisition principles;
- Conduct immersive Hebrew lessons, and anytime throughout the school day, communicate with students exclusively in Hebrew;
- Analyze, design and document formative and summative assessments to monitor achievement and language performance;
- Maximize learning time through effective classroom management;
- Provide an inviting, exciting, learning environment using varied instructional techniques and developmentally appropriate strategies;
- Mastery/deep knowledge in instructional subject area, with an undergraduate major or minor or graduate degree in the subject;
- Evidence of student achievement growth in previous teaching roles;
- Strong desire to collaborate with other faculty and instructional leaders to discuss student work and ensure curricular coherence;
- Strong desire to engage families through intentional relationship building and ongoing communication;
- Boundless energy and enthusiasm for working with students and other adults in the building;
- Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges.
- Participates in the development of curriculum and assesses its effectiveness in the classroom.
Who you are
- Good communication skills in English and a native or near-native level of fluency in Hebrew.
- Knowledge of language acquisition and Proficiency-based language instruction.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree is a plus
- K-12 lead teaching experience in a classroom setting is a plus
- Experience in urban, public charter, or Title I schools is a plus
- Hold NY teacher certification or working towards certification is a plus
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Legally authorized to work in the USA
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 particularly encouraged to apply.
If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at jobs@hebrewpublic.org. 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://hebrewpublic.org/schools/hla2/
Apply today at jobs@hebrewpublic.org and be part of something extraordinary.