Your Passion + Judaism = A Kerem Shalom Teacher! Mondays 4:15-6:15

How do we help children bring Judaism to life for themselves? This is the question that motivates our youth learning at Kerem Shalom, a progressive Jewish community in Concord, Massachusetts, as we seek educators who want to join us in this wondrous work.

We have recently transformed our learning environment to "Hebrew School Reimagined," an experiential learning experience that nurtures creativity, community, and joy. Students in grades 3-6 choose an elective in which they engage in deep Jewish learning through a variety of activities. IWe have offered: drama, drumming, visual arts, American Sign Language, ceramics, and we are looking to expand and vary the choices we can offer by bringing in new specialists.

Individuals with a passion for a particular activity that could be a vehicle for Jewish learning are encouraged to apply for a position beinging your passion together with Judaism.  We will help!  TECH?  ARTS? MUSIC?  STEM?  OUTDOORS?  Your imagination is the only limit!

Our Experiential Elective Teachers are part of a supportive, professional 'alternative' Hebrew School faculty and are supervised by Kerem Shalom’s Director of Education and Engagement. Previous experience working with children, especially those with diverse learning needs, is a preferred qualification. CAMP experience is a huge plus!  If you can inspire Jewish children, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities:

• Teach an experiential elective for students in grades 3-6, divided into semesters (grades 3-4 one semester and grades 5-6 the other semester, approximately 6-12 students per class).
• Topic/activity for the elective to be established in collaboration with the Director of Education and Engagement. Candidates with exciting ideas are encouraged to apply. Jewish curricular resources can be supplied to assist. Just bring your skill and passion!
• Serve as support staff during Hebrew School Reimagined activities that are not the experiential elective (e.g. T’fillah/prayer time, and community time). 
• Communicate with students’ parents/guardians/Director as needed.

Time Commitment:

• Mondays, 4:15-6:15pm
• 24 class sessions (September through May), plus two-three paid meetings
• Classes meet in person at Kerem Shalom (659 Elm St., Concord, MA)

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience, $50-80/hour

• For college students: up to $50/session transportation reimbursement if needed 

Submit resumes and questions to Scott Newman, Director of Congregational Learning ([email protected])