The Role
Lead Hebrew curriculum development and continuous improvement for a multi-campus K–12 afterschool program. Coach and mentor teachers, support professional development, review student progress and instructional trends, and provide pedagogical guidance on classroom dynamics, engagement, learning differences, and instructional planning. The role requires fluent Hebrew and English, educational leadership experience, staff supervision, afternoon availability, background clearance, pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Job: Do you have a passion for being a visionary in a pedagogical setting and are fluent in Hebrew? If so, come join our Beged Kefet team! As the Beged Kefet Pedagogy Manager, you will provide education leadership for Hebrew language instruction across multiple campuses by overseeing curriculum and supporting teachers to ensure strong student outcomes!
Pay: $45 /hour
The Place:
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us!
About the Israeli Cultural Connection:
The Israeli Cultural Connection (The ICC@JCC) is a department at the OFJCC that caters to the 30,000 Israelis in Silicon Valley. The ICC@JCC is a hub for the Israeli community within the OFJCC where you can connect to your Israeli identity, celebrate Israeli culture and explore what it means to be an Israeli Jew living outside of Israel. The ICC also offers the local Israeli and American Jewish communities the opportunity to deepen their ties to Israel—and to each other. For more information visit: https://paloaltojcc.org/icc/
About the Beged Kefet School:
Beged Kefet is a growing Hebrew Learning afterschool program for K-12 grades with over 740 students in several locations around the SF Bay Area – Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Foster City, Los Gatos and Walnut Creek. The school teaches the fundamentals of Modern Hebrew to school age children, including reading, writing, speaking, listening skills and Israeli Culture.
The Core Duties:
Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
Msg & Date rates may apply.
OPT out at any time by texting “Stop”.
Pay: $45 /hour
The Place:
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is an exciting and innovative non-profit organization in the heart of Silicon Valley. We create fun, meaningful, inclusive and joyful experiences through educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness and wellness programs. Join us!
About the Israeli Cultural Connection:
The Israeli Cultural Connection (The ICC@JCC) is a department at the OFJCC that caters to the 30,000 Israelis in Silicon Valley. The ICC@JCC is a hub for the Israeli community within the OFJCC where you can connect to your Israeli identity, celebrate Israeli culture and explore what it means to be an Israeli Jew living outside of Israel. The ICC also offers the local Israeli and American Jewish communities the opportunity to deepen their ties to Israel—and to each other. For more information visit: https://paloaltojcc.org/icc/
About the Beged Kefet School:
Beged Kefet is a growing Hebrew Learning afterschool program for K-12 grades with over 740 students in several locations around the SF Bay Area – Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Foster City, Los Gatos and Walnut Creek. The school teaches the fundamentals of Modern Hebrew to school age children, including reading, writing, speaking, listening skills and Israeli Culture.
The Core Duties:
- Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of Hebrew curriculum for K-12 students, ensuring alignment with WASC standards and Beged Kefet program goals.
- Coach teachers and instructional staff to improve consistency, quality of instruction, and student engagement across all sites.
- Review student progress and instructional trends to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Serve as a pedagogical resource for issues related to classroom dynamics, student engagement, learning differences, and instructional planning.
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Education, Hebrew Language, Linguistics, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Hebrew instruction, curriculum development, or educational leadership
- 5+ years of experience teaching either in a school or a similar educational setting
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff, mentoring teachers, and leading professional development initiatives
- Ability to gain the cooperation of others and lead team members
- Strong knowledge of Hebrew as a foreign language pedagogy and teaching methodologies.
- Ability to gain the cooperation of others and lead team members
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication in both English and Hebrew and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Fluency in Hebrew (native or near-native level), with excellent oral and written communication skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Israeli culture
- Availability to work afternoons for classroom observations, with flexibility for occasional nights and weekends when needed
- Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
- Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
Msg & Date rates may apply.
OPT out at any time by texting “Stop”.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, Hebrew Language, Linguistics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Hebrew instruction, curriculum development, or educational leadership
- At least 5 years of teaching experience in a school or similar educational setting
- Experience supervising staff, mentoring teachers, and leading professional development initiatives
- Ability to gain cooperation and lead team members
- Strong knowledge of Hebrew-as-a-foreign-language pedagogy and teaching methodologies
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent written and oral communication in English and Hebrew
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Native or near-native Hebrew fluency and comprehensive knowledge of Israeli culture
- Availability to work afternoons, with occasional nights and weekends
- Cleared background check, including fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check, and medical/TB examination
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability and desire to work independently and collaboratively in a nonprofit community environment
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The Company
What We Do
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is a nonprofit organization in Silicon Valley, serving communities through inclusive educational, social, cultural, spiritual, fitness, and wellness programs. Its offerings include aquatics, fitness, early-childhood education, day camps, Jewish living, arts and ideas, senior and adult programming, and afterschool activities, with a modern campus welcoming more than 15,000 visitors weekly across the South Peninsula.
