About Us
Larchmont Temple is a warm, vibrant and inclusive Reform synagogue of approximately 900 families in Larchmont, NY (about a ½ hour from New York City) dedicated to covenantal and innovative Jewish learning, social action, and spiritual engagement. Our KESHER (Religious School) Jewish Education program strives to be engaging, joyful, relevant, and inclusive and we have 470 learners in our K – 12 programs. Rooted in Reform Jewish values, KESHER aims to deliver an experiential and relational educational approach that highlights social emotional learning as our young people grow up engaged in a thriving Jewish community. Our culture is one of innovation and collaboration and we will engage in an exciting and creative programmatic growth process over the next few years. Part of this vision is to engage full time educators to meaningfully enhance the educational experience for our learners and our families.
Position Overview
A fairly unique position in the Jewish world, this position combines teaching, planning, program development, communications, and relationship building. With supervision and mentorship, the full-time educator is responsible for classroom teaching, family education, social and holiday programming, community-based experiences and field trips, communication with parents and other stakeholders, and will participate in weekly collaborative professional learning and program development activities.
Who are you?
You are a self-starter and collaborative team player who has energy, creativity, and warmth coupled with strong teaching, engagement, and group-facilitation skills. You are relational, organized, and possess strong communication skills. You are someone who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about Jewish education, engagement, and youth. This is a wonderful job for someone who sees themselves in a career in education or as a member of the clergy. Being at Larchmont Temple is an outstanding opportunity to be mentored and make a meaningful mark in the Jewish educational and identity development of young people and their families while building your teaching, programmatic, relational, communication, and leadership skills.
Background and Experience
- Minimum BA degree, MA degree a plus
- A minimum of 2 years of previous experience in teaching and youth programming, facilitation and engagement in a Jewish educational, camp, or communal setting
- Dedication to teaching and experience working with children
- Evidence of effective classroom management strategies
- Knowledge of Reform Jewish traditions and values
- Intermediate or advanced prayerbook Hebrew decoding skills
- Strong work ethic and flexibility in schedule
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Hours
This is a full-time non-exempt position.
- The workweek when KESHER is in session is Sunday – Thursdays, with periodic holidays, Shabbat, and family education responsibilities (weekday evenings, Fridays and Saturdays).
- Must be available during summer months for program development and preparation, staff development and training, and family outreach.
- Attendance is also required at weekly KESHER meetings, educator orientations and professional development sessions, and monthly all-staff synagogue meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Program
- Plan, implement, and serve as an educator in our current KESHER and teen programs
- Assist in the planning and implementation of family education and holiday programs in partnership with the Assistant KESHER Director, Senior Director of Education, Youth and Families, and the Associate Rabbi
- Assist in development of new and additional KESHER PLUS programs (i.e. krav maga, Jewish cooking, menschcraft, etc.) and other new additional or alternative programs
- Assist in the creation and implementation of weekend retreats, Club LT (3rd – 7th) and other special holiday and shabbat programs
- Engage in KESHER professional learning, curriculum workshopping, and new program development
- Be present at the High Holidays
Partnership With Families in Creating a Covenantal Community
- Engage in meeting new Larchmont Temple families as we welcome them to the community
- Participate in team meetings with families to proactively meet and accommodate individualized learner needs under the supervision of the Assistant KESHER Director and the Senior Director of Education, Youth and Families.
Administration and Communications
- Assist in the creation of weekly and monthly KESHER newsletter updates as well as create marketing materials for special events
- Create and coordinate a social media strategy for KESHER to (perhaps) include Instagram, X, Remind, and Remini under the supervision….
KESHER and LT Team
- Serve as a KESHER team member
- Report to the Director
- Collaborate with other members of the team
- Attend weekly KESHER meetings
Other Duties
Please note that the above is intended to describe the general expectation of the job. Duties and responsibilities may shift or change at any time.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $60 – 69K
- Benefits:
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- 403(b)
Please send a cover letter and CV to Rabbi Eve Rudin, Senior Director of Education, Youth and Families to [email protected].