Religious School Songleader

Temple Beth-El, a Reform Congregation in Hillsborough, New Jersey is looking for an energetic, engaging, and capable songleader to join our community for the 2023-2024 school year.

Our ideal candidate is someone whose personality shines through everything they do, who loves Jewish music and sharing Jewish music with others, and interacts effectively with people of all ages. This candidate should also be familiar with Reform Jewish worship and music, and play the guitar.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead weekly t’fillah and occasional song sessions in partnership with the Cantor and Director of Education on Wednesday afternoons
  • may include preparing PowerPoint slides for each session
• There is the potential to add working with our youth choir on Sunday mornings and helping to lead our once a month Family Shabbat service

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with guitar
• Ability to connect with children, from preschool age to high school, through singing
• Knowledge of Reform Jewish liturgy, Shabbat & holiday services 
• Familiarity with Reform camp repertoire
• Ability to learn new music quickly
• Strong communication skills 

Hourly salary $55-65 per hour, based on experience. 

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 recordings (including YouTube/Vimeo videos) to [email protected]