Luria Academy of Brooklyn is seeking a passionate and collaborative early childhood educator to join our Primary Hebrew Language team. Essential duties include: (1) planning and preparation of materials, classroom instruction with an eye towards differentiated and progressive practices with ongoing student assessment and feedback; (2) regular communication with parents (3) active participation in curriculum development (with the collaboration of an instructional leader), pedagogy, and best practices.

Successful candidates will possess a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, curiosity and openness to new ideas, excellent oral and written communication skills, and comfort in a school setting where children’s learning and experiences are central to educational decisions.

At Luria Academy of Brooklyn (www.luria-academy.org), we are inspiring a new generation of leaders, creators, thinkers and engaged citizens. Our two campuses serve 320 students in preschool through 8th grade. Luria offers a sophisticated Jewish day school education in a progressive environment. Our students come from a wide range of religious and economic backgrounds. At Luria, students are encouraged to be curious, to embrace one another’s differences and to engage in respectful dialogue. At Luria, we focus on the whole child; as such, our educators develop learning experiences that support and challenge each student. We track student progress using standards based assessment and grading practices.

Key Responsibilities

Teach Hebrew language in an immersion environment

Collaborate with a team of teachers and with faculty

Design and deliver curriculum according to ACTFL standards

Manage classroom routines and behaviors

Communicate with families

Qualifications

Fluent Hebrew speaker with strong pedagogical skills, including experience with Hebrew immersion

Master’s degree preferred

Specialization and training in second language acquisition

Training in Special Education preferred

Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, preferably in a progressive environment

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teachers from different disciplines

Creative and dynamic educator

Candidates must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must have the right to work in the U.S.

Please see our salary scale for compensation range. *Please note this reflects annual salary.*

Please send a resume and cover letter that outlines

Contact Email: MelissaH@luria-academy.org