Hebrew Teacher Jobs
Hebrew Teacher jobs are open across private Jewish day schools, synagogues, community centers, and online learning platforms, from entry-level tutors to department heads and program directors, with specializations in biblical Hebrew, modern conversational Hebrew, and bar/bat mitzvah preparation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Love Judaism, teens and using your creativity to make a difference? We would love to have you on our team!
If you are college age, retired, or somewhere between this job is for you!
Temple Sholom, an egalitarian conservative synagogue in Bridgewater, #NJ, is looking for a creative, engaging and #experiential USY Advisor to join our team. Our program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:45pm. #PartTime This position would socialize with our teens during dinner, support the learning during grade level learning and lead the USY elective. #teachers #youth
We are looking for an individual that can connect and relate to our teens. Develop a warm and welcoming community for all teens to build strong friendships with one another while building their leadership skills and Jewish identity. Bring Judaism alive by making it relevant and meaningful to them through experiential learning.
As the USY advisor you would also help plan once a month programming throughout the year during the USY elective that would primarily happen during Hebrew High. In addition to Hebrew High/USY programming you would co-plan with your board an opening event, havdallah, Friday teen takeover Shabbat experience, an annual fundraiser, Erev Purim tzedakah event in conjunction with Erev Purim festivities and co-plan the Erev Shavuot program with the other youth groups.
The USY advisor is an integral part of our team building meaingful relationships with our teens, encouraging them to go to conventions and summer programs, while teaching them leadership skills.
We offer supportive supervision, a great working environment and opportunities for professional development. The salary for the next USY salary is $3,600, prorated to $2,900 with a December 1st start date.
*We are looking for someone to fulfill both roles.
#helpusfindsomeonegreat Please forward this along to anyone in your circle you think might be great for our team.
Email Ilene Cohen at ilenecohen@temple-sholom.net for more information or to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $2,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Love Judaism, teens and using your creativity to make a difference? We would love to have you on our team!
If you are college age, retired, or somewhere between this job is for you!
Temple Sholom, an egalitarian conservative synagogue in Bridgewater, #NJ, is looking for a creative, engaging and #experiential USY Advisor to join our team. Our program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:45pm. #PartTime This position would socialize with our teens during dinner, support the learning during grade level learning and lead the USY elective. #teachers #youth
We are looking for an individual that can connect and relate to our teens. Develop a warm and welcoming community for all teens to build strong friendships with one another while building their leadership skills and Jewish identity. Bring Judaism alive by making it relevant and meaningful to them through experiential learning.
As the USY advisor you would also help plan once a month programming throughout the year during the USY elective that would primarily happen during Hebrew High. In addition to Hebrew High/USY programming you would co-plan with your board an opening event, havdallah, Friday teen takeover Shabbat experience, an annual fundraiser, Erev Purim tzedakah event in conjunction with Erev Purim festivities and co-plan the Erev Shavuot program with the other youth groups.
The USY advisor is an integral part of our team building meaingful relationships with our teens, encouraging them to go to conventions and summer programs, while teaching them leadership skills.
We offer supportive supervision, a great working environment and opportunities for professional development. The salary for the next USY salary is $3,600, prorated to $2,900 with a December 1st start date.
*We are looking for someone to fulfill both roles.
#helpusfindsomeonegreat Please forward this along to anyone in your circle you think might be great for our team.
Email Ilene Cohen at ilenecohen@temple-sholom.net for more information or to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $2,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hebrew teacher jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in Hebrew language, Jewish studies, education, or a related field
- Native or near-native Hebrew fluency in reading, writing, and spoken communication
- State teaching certification or licensure where required by the hiring institution
- Experience developing Hebrew language curriculum aligned to age and proficiency level
- Familiarity with Jewish religious texts, holidays, and cultural traditions relevant to instruction
- Ability to teach modern Hebrew, biblical Hebrew, or both depending on program focus
Tips for Your Hebrew Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Day schools, synagogues, and tutoring platforms each prioritize different things. Highlight liturgical Hebrew for synagogue roles, modern spoken Hebrew for immersive day schools, and curriculum design experience for academic department positions. One-size-fits-all resumes rarely land interviews here.
Certify your Hebrew language proficiency
Many employers expect documented fluency, not just self-reported skill. If you've completed a Hebrew teacher certification program, ulpan training, or hold a relevant degree from an Israeli university, name those credentials explicitly in your resume's education and certifications section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hebrew teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate your teaching philosophy upfront
Hebrew teaching interviews often include a sample lesson or a written philosophy statement. Prepare a brief statement explaining how you balance language acquisition with cultural and religious context, so you can speak to it fluently before the question comes up.
Show evidence of differentiated instruction
Hiring committees at Jewish day schools frequently ask how you teach students with mixed Hebrew backgrounds in the same class. Document specific examples where you adjusted pacing, materials, or assessments to serve beginners and heritage speakers simultaneously.
Negotiate your calendar expectations early
Hebrew teacher roles often follow a Jewish academic calendar with Yom Tov closures and sometimes an earlier school-year start. Clarify paid holiday schedules, summer school availability, and whether the role follows a secular or Jewish calendar before accepting any offer.
Hebrew Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hebrew teachers?
Temple Sholom, The Leffell School, and Chicago Jewish Day School are hiring the most hebrew teachers right now, with openings concentrated in New Jersey, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Jewish day schools and synagogue education programs account for the largest share of active postings.
How many hebrew teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of hebrew teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting steady demand for online Hebrew tutoring and virtual bar and bat mitzvah preparation. Adult conversational Hebrew instruction and one-on-one tutoring roles are the sub-areas most likely to be fully remote.
How do you become a hebrew teacher?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in Hebrew, Jewish studies, or education, then build fluency through immersive study, ulpan programs, or time in Israel. Complete a state teacher certification program if you plan to work in a formal school setting. Practical experience through tutoring, religious school assistant positions, or student teaching strengthens your candidacy considerably before you apply to full-time roles.
How do you get hired as a hebrew teacher with little or no experience?
Start with part-time religious school positions, bar and bat mitzvah tutoring, or afterschool Hebrew club facilitation, since these roles have lower experience thresholds and give you documented classroom hours. Synagogues and Jewish community centers frequently hire new educators for supplemental school programs. Building a sample lesson plan and asking a mentor or rabbi to serve as a professional reference strengthens an application even without a formal teaching history.
What does the hebrew teacher interview process look like?
Most schools and synagogues begin with a phone or video screening focused on your Hebrew fluency and teaching background, followed by an in-person or Zoom interview with a principal, education director, or hiring committee. A sample lesson or demonstration lesson in Hebrew is standard at day schools and common at synagogue programs. Some employers also ask for a written teaching philosophy statement before or after the demonstration.
Where can I find and apply to hebrew teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to hebrew teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your subject focus, grade level, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and availability.
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