Supplementary education teacherמורת חינוך משלים
What the Supplementary education teacher role asks for, and what it holds
A supplementary education teacher (Chimash) is a soldier who helps young people in schools during the day and in evening programs.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Beit Meir
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Maturity3
- Self-control3
- Teaching2
This is what the work of the role holds.
In the mornings, soldiers in the role work in schools. They give students individual help, prepare them for army service and act as another adult figure in the school.
In the evenings, soldiers in the role go to evening programs. There they usually meet the same young people and help them informally.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at Ir HaBahadim and continues with the role's course at Beit Meir.
Where it trainsBeit Meir
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Supplementary education teacher role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as Supplementary education teacher?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Supplementary education teacher?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Supplementary education teacher hold?
Training starts with basic training at Ir HaBahadim and continues with the role's course at Beit Meir.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Supplementary education teacher
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.