High School Hebrew Teacher
Company: Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Of Greater Washi
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in
delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education.
Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of
confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through
Jewish values. The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville,
MD is seeking an outstanding High School Hebrew language educator
to join our High School faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. Our
Hebrew program is based on the proficiency model guided by the
ACTFL standards for second language instruction. Successful
candidates will have at least three years of demonstrated success
teaching Hebrew as a second language to adolescent students, and
will have familiarity and experience with teaching the proficiency
model. The ideal candidate is passionate and charismatic, and uses
a student-centered approach to teaching. They are experienced in
effective methods of assessment of second language skills, and are
familiar with recognized standards of language instruction, in
particular with ACTFL standards. Candidates demonstrate a
willingness to participate fully in the life of a vibrant school
community, and have demonstrated success in working collaboratively
as part of a team. Pay is commensurate with education and
experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale.
Responsibilities: Teach Hebrew language and culture to students in
grades 9-12, including identifying appropriate authentic texts,
lesson planning and unit planning Participate in team meetings to
review curriculum and discuss student progress Work collaboratively
within the Upper School Hebrew department and high school faculty
Student advising Other duties as assigned by the High School
Principal Qualifications BA in Hebrew language, education, or
comparable certification; MA or PhD preferred but not required.
Fluency in Hebrew language required; native speaker preferred
Minimum three years of successful teaching experience in
collaborative working environments, ideally in a high school
setting Experience in differentiated instruction, project based
learning, student-centered instruction and working with students
with diverse learning needs preferred Fluency with technology
required To learn more about this opportunity, the School, and to
apply, visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds Work
Environment: In accordance with the School's duty to provide and
maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has
adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of
our employees and their families and the community at large from
infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by annual
vaccinations. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is
based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable. The
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity
employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration
of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability,
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to
apply.
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