Hebrew Department Chair

Job Description

Job Description

Hebrew Department Chair

Location: de Toledo High School, West Hills, CA

Position Type: Full-Time, Effective August 2026

de Toledo High School, a vibrant and innovative independent Jewish High school, seeks a visionary and dynamic Hebrew Department Chair . We are looking for an educator with a deep passion for Hebrew language acquisition and the leadership skills to inspire both students and faculty. As the Department Chair, you will shape the future of our Hebrew program, ensuring it remains a cornerstone of our school’s mission to foster Jewish identity and academic excellence.

Position Overview

The Hebrew Department Chair is responsible for leading the Hebrew language program, ensuring instructional excellence, mentoring faculty, and advancing a student-centered, proficiency-based curriculum aligned with ACTFL standards.

This role combines classroom teaching with departmental leadership and collaboration with school administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach up to four Hebrew classes across all proficiency levels
• Provide instructional leadership for the Hebrew Department, including curriculum development, scope and sequence alignment, and implementation of ACTFL standard
• Plan and lead regular department meetings to foster collaboration, instructional coherence, and professional growth
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, provide feedback, and support teacher development and evaluation
• Evaluate and place incoming students in appropriate Hebrew proficiency levels
• Collaborate with school leadership on academic planning, scheduling, and program development
• Promote best practices in language acquisition, differentiation, and student-centered instruction
• Communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, and administration
• Integrate appropriate educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a Jewish Day School or similar environment (High School/Middle School level).
• Language Proficiency: Native Hebrew speaker with exceptional command of both written and spoken Hebrew.
• Pedagogical Expertise: Thorough familiarity with ACTFL standards , proficiency-based grading, and language acquisition theories.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in 21st-century classroom technology and digital learning platforms.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with administration, parents, and the broader school community.

Must be authorized to work in the United States .

Salary Range: $85,000--$100,000 DOE

Qualified candidates regardless of faith are encouraged to email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] .

About de Toledo High School
Founded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school located in West Hills, CA. It is a vibrant and academically rigorous school community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape students into persons of character who will be respectful, knowledgeable, and collaborative leaders who conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A+ student and an A+ human being. Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character and shalom. For more information, please visit

Company Description

About de Toledo High School\nFounded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school located in West Hills, CA. It is a vibrant and academically rigorous school community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape students into persons of character who will be respectful, knowledgeable, and collaborative leaders who conduct themselves in accordance with ethical standards. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A+ student and an A+ human being. Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character and shalom. For more information, please visit