Future Climate and Culture Opportunities

Location: Philadelphia, PA                                                                                            

Compensation:  $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below)                                                         

Contact: [email protected]

About Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.

Across the network, Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.

Why PHP?

As part of Hebrew Public, Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff bring our mission to life with students from more than 40 zip codes across Philadelphia, primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance, curiosity, and potential drive our work every day.

PHP is rooted in the belief that every student deserves an excellent education in a school where they feel known, supported, and connected. Strong school culture makes rigorous learning possible, and our Climate & Culture Team plays an essential role in creating a safe, joyful, structured, and inclusive environment throughout the school day.

We also invest in our staff through coaching, professional development, feedback, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility and grow within the school community.

For people who want to build meaningful relationships with students and help create a school where every child can thrive, PHP offers the opportunity to make an impact every day.

You don’t need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

The Opportunity

We are always open to meeting student-centered professionals who may be a strong fit for future Climate & Culture Team opportunities. Philadelphia’s education community is a small world, and we value building relationships with talented candidates, even when we do not have an immediate opening.

This evergreen talent-pipeline posting may not represent a current vacancy. Applications will be reviewed as staffing needs arise, and our Talent Team may contact candidates whose experience aligns with an available opportunity.

Our Climate & Culture Team helps students experience consistent expectations, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging throughout the school day. Opportunities may include:

• Junior Deans of Culture, who help strengthen schoolwide culture, support students and staff, respond to behavioral needs, and reinforce consistent expectations and systems
• Culture Assistants, who lead and support high-volume parts of the school day such as recess, lunch, dismissal, and transitions while helping maintain a safe, positive, and structured environment
• Culture Associates, who respond to assigned teacher and classroom needs, provide targeted student support, and help classrooms stay focused, productive, and connected

While responsibilities vary by role, every member of the Climate & Culture Team is expected to build strong relationships with students, communicate clearly, follow schoolwide systems consistently, and respond to challenges with calm, care, and high expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students across grade levels
• Reinforce schoolwide expectations, routines, and behavior systems consistently
• Help students regulate, problem-solve, repair relationships, and return successfully to learning
• Respond calmly and thoughtfully to student behavioral, social, or emotional needs
• Support teachers and classrooms when additional culture or student support is needed
• Lead or support recess, lunch, dismissal, transitions, and other schoolwide routines
• Help create safe, joyful, structured, and inclusive common spaces
• Communicate proactively with teachers, school leaders, and other members of the Climate & Culture Team
• Track and communicate student needs, patterns, or concerns when appropriate
• Maintain high expectations while treating students with dignity, respect, and care
• Participate in coaching, team meetings, professional development, and feedback conversations
• Model our OLAM values: outstanding problem-solving, lifelong learning, aware communication, and making a difference

Who You Are

• You believe in the limitless potential of every student and that all children deserve an outstanding education
• You believe strong relationships and consistent expectations are essential to student success
• You are calm, steady, and thoughtful when responding to challenging situations
• You build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations
• You communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
• You are dependable, flexible, and able to follow established systems and routines
• You can supervise groups of students and maintain a safe, structured environment
• You are comfortable receiving feedback and adjusting your approach
• You notice what students and staff need and are willing to step in to support
• You value restorative, relationship-centered approaches to school culture
• You welcome feedback and demonstrate the OLAM values in your work

An Associate’s degree is required for some Climate & Culture roles, while additional education or experience may be preferred depending on the position. Previous experience working with children or adolescents in schools, youth programs, camps, recreation, mentoring, coaching, or similar settings is strongly valued. Experience supporting student behavior, leading groups, or maintaining structured school routines is also preferred. 

Benefits

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical and dental coverage with 85% of premiums covered by the employer
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• A 5% employer retirement match with no vesting period
• Paid time off, school holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental-health and employee-assistance resources
• Professional development and certification partnerships
• Additional stipends, performance-based compensation, and global travel opportunities

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Our Commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

For more information please visit our websites below. 

• CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org
• School Website: https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org/ 

Apply today at [email protected] and join PHP, where you can build meaningful relationships with students and help create a school community where every child can learn, belong, and thrive.