Hebrew Teacher - Leave Coverage (Mid-August 2026 - January 2027)

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Our Hebrew Department comprises talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to teaching and engaging students in the study of Hebrew. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love of Hebrew, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Gann Academy seeks an experienced candidate to teach three sections of Hebrew language (beginning and intermediate levels). Applicants should be committed to sharing Israeli culture in the classroom and to helping organize activities around Israeli special days. Successful candidates enjoy collaborating with other teachers, supporting diverse learners in the classroom, and reflecting regularly on their own practice. Other responsibilities include assisting with tefillah and subbing for an Advisory or other Hebrew classes. 

Please note that this position is scheduled to start around mid-August 2026 and run through January 2027.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computer, telephone, electronic calculator, copy machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Gann Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status. 

ACCOMMODATION

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis by management.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.