Job Title: Afterschool Program Assistant Teacher

Location: Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA

Program: Kesher Afterschool Program

Schedule:

• Mondays: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM

About the Program

Temple Emanuel’s Kesher Afterschool Program is a warm, engaging, Hebrew-immersive Jewish learning environment for children in Kindergarten through Grade 5. We blend language, culture, and community through play, learning, and meaningful Jewish experiences.

Position Overview

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and responsible individual to join our team as an assistant teacher in our Hebrew-immersive afterschool program. This role involves both classroom and supervisory responsibilities, supporting children’s social, emotional, and educational growth in a nurturing Jewish setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Walking Group Leader: Safely lead a supervised walking group from a nearby public school to Temple Emanuel.
• Afterschool Supervision: Oversee playtime, snack time, transitions between activities, and arrival & dismissal.
• Assistant Teacher: Assist in teaching a Hebrew language class using immersive and interactive methods and a Judaics class in English.
• Substitute Teaching: Serve as an in-house substitute teacher when needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other educators and staff to create a positive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college or a college degree preferred.
• Spoken Hebrew is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with children in educational or informal settings is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• We will assist you in becoming certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Sick and vacation days.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• EEC certification assistance.

Please contact Lori Kipnes at 

[email protected] for more information on this position.