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About the PJCC:

For more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County, with over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the top 10 JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre home in Foster City, the PJCC’s goal is to provide programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions the Jewish community embraces, while serving the broader community as well.

The PJCC’s Mission is that: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

Overview of the Role:

The role of the Beged Kefet teacher is to teach Hebrew to students and develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. In addition, the Beged Kefet teacher will also implement a Hebrew curriculum that will focus on Israeli Culture, songs, literature, art and Judaic holidays and traditions. The teacher teaches children in grades K-5.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create and implement lesson plans for each class based on program goals
• Assign, collect and evaluate appropriate homework assignments
• Maintain accurate up to date records and grades based on completed assignments and upload information to school website so parents can view status and progress of the student(s)
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Headmaster to review lesson plan offerings, student progress and parent concerns
• Attend teacher workshops as needed
• Work with parents if a child is struggling with class material to review concerns and identify a solution; involve Beged Kefet Headmaster when relevant
• Generate progress reports twice a year and communicate student progress to parents
• Organize and host several parties during the school year focused on various Jewish Holiday themes
• Post class summary documentation (feedback, photos, homework assignments and grades) on-line after each class to keep parents up to date with school progress
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner
• Be a role model to children and staff by maintaining a positive attitude when interacting with children.
• Handle and address parent concerns and questions promptly and appropriately; informing Headmaster when relevant
• Represent the PJCC in a professional manner and provides excellent customer service
• Perform other related duties as assigned by mana

• Associates degree or equivalent, BA/BS a plus
• 1-2 years of teaching in a K-12 school
• Fluent in Hebrew (Speaking, Reading and Writing)
• Comprehensive understanding of Israeli Culture
• Cleared Background Check (Fingerprints, Child Abuse Index Check and Medical/TB exam)
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities when required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010
• Positive, upbeat and enthusiastic about working in a non-profit environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary
• Frequently stand for long periods of time during events
• Move within your work area
• Operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Communicate across a variety of mediums
• Transport items up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment can be noisy and you may be working in close proximity with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers. You will have access to restroom, copy room and break room facilities.

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability