Experiential Educator and Youth Tikkun Olam Specialist
Temple Beth Elohim is a vibrant, thriving congregation in Wellesley, MA, and stands as an innovator in many areas of synagogue life. Our 1300-member families travel to TBE from 37 different Boston-area communities to seek its caring and spiritual search and to commit themselves to exploring new ways of Jewish learning and living by finding their own paths towards shalom. More than 600 children in our community engage regularly in learning programs and community building. Hundreds of community members participate in Tikkun Olam initiatives, creating the spiritual, intellectual, social, activist, and caring aspects of communal life at TBE. Truly amazing things are happening here, and we can’t wait to welcome a new Experiential Educator and Youth Tikkun Olam Specialist to engage young learners in meaningful Tikkun Olam learning and action.
Core Responsibilities
Religious School & K–7 Programs
- Support and run Tikkun Olam programming and special projects
- Oversee Ma’asim Tovim, our B’Mitzvah service learning program, by building and maintaining volunteer partnerships, tracking student hours, and guiding students through the learning component.
- Teach in our religious school classrooms, as needed.
Teen Learning & Leadership (Havayah, 8–12th grade)
- Staff, plan, and support our Teen Tours programs, including administration and trip logistics.
- Run TOV Corps, our high school Tikkun Olam volunteer corps, facilitating service action and learning.
- If needed, lead Challah Back Girls (a monthly teen group for girls exploring identity, leadership, and confidence).
- Co-lead the Madrichim (teen classroom assistants) program, including professional development workshops and ongoing mentorship.
- Design and run the Madrichim-in-Training program, a monthly track for 8th graders preparing to become madrichim.
Family & Community Engagement
- Plan and facilitate and support programming for child- and family-centered Tikkun Olam initiatives.
- Staff large youth events at the Temple
Our New Staff Partner Will Possess:
- A deep understanding and embodiment of the Jewish call for social justice and an ability to translate that understanding into educational experiences for children, teens, and families.
- Relationship-building skills and event organizing/program planning experience.
- An energetic, engaging, creative, passionate, and flexible approach.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with Google Suite Apps and comfort with social media; familiarity with databases and online platforms a plus.
- The ability to successfully handle multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to interact with confidentiality, integrity, and tact when working with our diverse community.
- The ability to work independently and autonomously and to exhibit strong follow-through.
Qualifications and Expectations
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Passion for and experience with Jewish education, youth work, and Tikkun Olam programming.
- Prior experience working with children and teens.
- This is a full-time, year-round position with varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Don’t meet all the qualifications above? We still strongly encourage you to apply if you are excited about this opportunity.
Physical Demands
Performing the duties of this job requires the employee to regularly move from standing to crouching, sitting on the floor, and back to standing. The employee will use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and see, talk, and hear. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is being offered with a salary range of $50,000 - $60,000, based on education and experience. Additionally, the position offers benefits including but not limited to health insurance, voluntary dental insurance, flexible benefits plan (FSA), long-term disability insurance, workers compensation, retirement savings plan, temple membership, paid time off, family leave, and professional development.
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Aiden O’Neal ([email protected]).