Shabbat Youth Services Leader

Position Title: Shabbat Youth Services Leader

Overview:

Temple Israel Center in White Plains, NY seeks a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as our Shabbat Service Leader for grades K-2. The ideal candidate will be committed to cultivating a joyous and engaging prayer environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead K-2 youth services for 1 hour every Shabbat. Create a joyous Jewish prayer experience  enriched with multiple points of engagement, participation, skill building and learning.
• Enable students to engage with the weekly Torah portion through dynamic story-telling and age appropriate activities
• Build community among participants and their parents

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Jewish prayer traditions and liturgy.
• Experience working with elementary students in an educational or religious setting. Camp experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create creative, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
• Musicality a plus, though no instruments can be used on Shabbat and holidays.

Compensation: $125/session. Vacation weeks to be determined.

Join us at Temple Israel Center in our mission to develop vibrant, joyous, and meaningful Shabbat services. If you are passionate about Jewish education and fostering spiritual growth, we invite you to apply to this role.