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Position Location and Scope
Teaching in three schools in the Merhavim area.
Teaching six student groups.
Each group participates in one weekly lesson lasting approximately one and a half hours.
Preferred position scope: approximately 40% position, two days per week.
Tuesday is a fixed and mandatory working day.
The additional working day will be determined later.
Expected working hours: 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM, depending on school assignment
The position may be divided between two teachers at approximately 20% each; however, there is a strong preference for one teacher to lead the entire program.
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Training Date: August 25, 2026
Employment Period: 2026 – 2027 Academic Year (September 1, 2026 – July 6, 2027)
Key Responsibilities
Teach TALMA’s Debate Program to six student groups across three schools in the Merhavim area.
Strengthen students’ spoken English through discussion, argumentation, presenting positions, group dialogue, and public speaking practice.
Deliver engaging, creative lessons using a TALMA provided curriculum and tailor lessons to students’ proficiency levels.
Manage the classroom and create an active, safe, and participatory learning environment.
Adapt lesson content to the needs of each group and to the schools’ schedules.
Work collaboratively with school staff and TALMA’s professional team.
Participate in training sessions, professional development meetings, and staff meetings as required.
Monitor students’ progress and provide ongoing feedback.
Participate in planning and leading the end-of-year culminating event, with the goal of holding a debate competition between the participating groups.
Required Experience and Skills
Fluent English speaker.
Basic conversational Hebrew.
Experience teaching or instructing students.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to deliver content in a creative, clear, and engaging manner.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple groups and educational settings simultaneously.
Ability to build positive relationships with students and educational staff.
Responsibility, flexibility, initiative, and strong planning and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with debate or experience facilitating debates and discussions.
Experience developing spoken English skills.
Experience teaching in schools.
Experience organizing student competitions or culminating events.
Additional Requirements
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle – required, in order to travel between schools during the school day.
Regular availability on Tuesdays.
Availability for one additional workday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Availability to attend the training on August 25, 2026.
Availability to begin work on September 1, 2026.
Willingness to commit to working throughout the entire 2026–2027 academic year. |
