Congregational Assistant | Part-Time
Adas Israel Congregation
Position Dates: January – August 21, 2026
Hourly Rate: $18/hour | 12 Hours/Week (4+4+4 Model)
Position Overview
Adas Israel is thrilled to announce the creation of a new part-time role designed to provide practical, hands-on support across three core program areas: Gan HaYeled Preschool, the Religious School, and Operations helping ensure our school and synagogue environments are welcoming, well-prepared, and fully accessible for the children and families we serve each week.
This position is intentionally structured for candidates enrolled in DC’s Department on Disability Services (DDS) through DDA and RSA, who receive job coaching and supported employment services.
No Hebrew knowledge required.
Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] by 1/30/26.
Weekly Structure (12 Hours/Week)
- Gan HaYeled Preschool – Mondays (4 hours/week)
- Religious School – Fridays (4 hours/week)
- Operations – Flexible scheduling (4 hours/week)
This shared-service model maximizes the grant’s impact by providing high-value support to three departments with distinct weekly rhythms and material needs.
Department Responsibilities
- Gan HaYeled Preschool – Classroom & Project Support
The assistant supports classroom readiness and daily operations by:
- Preparing bulletin boards, activity materials, and project supplies
- Organizing Art & STEAM spaces and monitoring inventory
- Laminating, cutting, and assembling classroom materials
- Conducting weekly supply checks and assisting with deliveries
- Preparing snacks and distributing challah
- Providing light-engagement playground supervision
Schedule: Mondays Hours TBD, with school-closure exceptions. This role is supervised and supported by Gan staff.
- Religious School – Office Assistant
The assistant helps prepare for weekend learning by serving 300+ students:
- Sorting and organizing craft and snack materials
- Printing lesson plans and handouts
- Cutting, gluing, laminating, and assembling project components
- Restocking classroom setups and tracking supplies
- Copying, scanning, and preparing instructional materials
Schedule: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with school-closure exceptions. This role is supervised and supported by the Religious School staff.
- Operations – Membership & Office Support (Junior Role)
Responsibilities are assigned based on ability and gradually expand with training and ability. The assistant contributes by:
- Greeting members and guests
- Assisting with basic office tasks (copying, scanning, mail sorting)
- Supporting event preparation and keeping spaces tidy
- Completing simple, well-defined tasks to support building operations
Schedule TBD; This role is supervised and supported by the Operations team.