Hebrew-Speaking Early Childhood Teacher

Job overview

Hebrew-Speaking Early Childhood Teacher is an onsite role on Mercer Island, WA. Pay is $24–$28 per hour. The teacher supports the Schwartz Early Childhood School at the SJCC, a Reggio Emilia-inspired program grounded in social constructivist learning. The teacher fosters curiosity, independence, and a love of learning through play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula that incorporate Hebrew and Jewish values. The role contributes to a warm, inclusive classroom community and works collaboratively with educators to support children’s development.

What you'll do

• Integrate Hebrew language and Jewish values into play-based, developmentally appropriate curricula
• foster curiosity, independence, and learning
• create an inclusive classroom community
• communicate and collaborate with children, families, and colleagues
• sequence objectives, manage competing priorities, and follow the school’s Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hebrew-speaking teacher

early childhood education

preschool

hebrew language

jewish values

reggio emilia

play-based learning

mercer island wa

sjcc

$24–$28/hr

paid time off

403(b)

healthcare benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off including federal and many Jewish holidays
• full-family SJCC membership
• discounts on camp, school tuition, and programming
• 403(b) with employer contribution after two years
• healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• life and long-term disability insurance.

Why this role

The school provides mentorship, weekly planning time, monthly reflective supervision, new-hire orientation, ongoing professional development, and high-quality materials.

About the employer

SJCC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.