JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM AND BE A JEWISH INFLUENCER!!
We are looking for Teachers, B’nai Mitzvah Tutors and a Song Leader.
Vibrant and warm Reform congregation in Bergen County is seeking part-time Jewish educators to join our dynamic teaching team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative, love children and want to be a positive influence on the next generation of Jewish learners. Our staff works collaboratively together throughout the year and will provide educators with a supportive environment to develop their teaching skills. Our school is a close-knit community that strives to create a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth. We are an inclusive community, and we welcome families from a variety of Jewish and interfaith backgrounds.
We are looking to fill multiple day/time slots with competitive hourly rates.
TEACHERS: We are looking for applicants who:
-want to engage and inspire students
-integrate experiential learning
-are team players
-are innovative and enthusiastic
-some experience with technology helpful
-are willing to have fun while educating students
-have some background in Judaic studies/knowledge of Jewish holidays/customs/rituals
-have some elementary and/or middle school teaching/camp/youth group experience
-some positions also require individuals with ability to read/teach vocalized Hebrew smoothly and basic knowledge/understanding of core Shabbat blessings and prayers.
Teachers are required to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of school, submit weekly lesson plans and attend several staff meetings throughout the year.
Teachers are supervised by the Religious School Director
B’nai Mitzvah Tutors: We are looking for applicants who:
-Have experience working with B’nai Mitzvah students and a love for being a part of their journey preparing them for this special lifecycle event
-Proficiency with Torah trope
-Ability to meet in person and weekly with students to teach them to chant their Torah portions and to review blessings, their Haftarah portion and service prayers
Our tutors are supervised by our Senior Rabbi and Religious School Director
SONG LEADER: We are looking for applicants who have:
- Experience working with elementary school-aged children
- Love of Jewish music
- Can bring the Ruach/Spirit
- Play an instrument (guitar) or lead acapella
- Can teach singing, melodies, prayer in a creative and fun way to lift our students and bring song to our spaces
Song Leader is supervised by the Religious School Director
If interested, please send a resume and 3 references to:
[email protected]