SRC - Hebrew Teacher

SRC - HEBREW TEACHER

Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week)

Rate of Pay: $21.11 per hour plus PWE and GOG

Location: Schwartz/Reisman Centre, 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, ON

Who We Are:

The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is more than just a workplace it’s a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and community. As one of the largest engagement platforms in the Greater Toronto Area, we offer a diverse range of programs, including arts, fitness, education, daycare, summer camps, and more. With a bold goal to triple our community engagement by 2026, we are on a transformative path to become the beating heart of Jewish life in the region. Join us in shaping the future of the JCC experience for 75,000+ people annually!

Are YOU Our Next Hebrew Teacher?

Inspire Jewish Learning. Build Meaningful Connections. Make an Impact Every Day.

At the Schwartz/Reisman Centre Early Childhood Education Centre, we believe childhood is where curiosity, confidence, and community begin. We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and caring Hebrew Teacher to join our team and help bring Hebrew language, Jewish culture, and meaningful learning experiences to life for our youngest learners. If you are fluent in Hebrew, love working with children, and are passionate about creating joyful Jewish experiences, we would love to meet you.

As a Hebrew Teacher, you will play an important role in shaping a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. You will help foster a strong connection to Jewish identity while creating enriching Hebrew and Judaic experiences that inspire children and families alike.

What You’ll Do

• Observes and documents children's interests and plans lessons accordingly; expands on the children's learning based on the observation/documentation of the learning experiences. More specifically:
• In consultation with the ECE Director/Assistant ECE Director and other staff, leads planning of and implementation of age-appropriate programs to enhance the children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCYEA), the Early Learning for Every Child Today Framework and How Does Learning Happen and the Prosserman JCC Daycare & Preschool program philosophy (including Sheva).
• Incorporates Hebrew and Judaic learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children and external therapeutic programs such as speech therapy, behavior guidance and physiotherapy etc. arranged by parents.
• Follows the Program Statement and provides a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment showing sensitivity to the individual needs of children and their parents in all aspects of early childhood development.
• Leads by example and is an excellent role model for staff and children.
• Knowledge and understanding of the ELECT framework and How Does Learning Happen an asset.

What You Bring

• Fluency in Hebrew (required)
• Passion for teaching, learning, and working with young children
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Understanding of child development and early years programming
• Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCYEA), ELECT Framework, and How Does Learning Happen is considered an asset
• A positive, caring, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children’s growth and development
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing classroom needs, and maintain a nurturing learning environment

What You Can Expect:

• Free JCC Membership: Swim, work out, and enjoy our fitness classes
• Medical & Dental Benefits through Equitable Life
• Free Parking
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including sick days and vacation
• Jewish & Statutory Holidays Off

To Apply:

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process and will be provided wherever possible. Please submit your resume to Nikki McDaniel, ECE Centre Manager, at nikki@srcentre.ca no later than Friday, June 30, 2026

We appreciate your application; however, we will only be contacting the candidates we wish to interview.

Don’t self-select out if you’re missing a bullet point or two of this job description from your resume. We are open to candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team. If this job description energizes you, let’s talk. The JCC does not use AI in hiring selection.