Youth Leader

Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa, a small Reform congregation, is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and outgoing Part Time Youth Leader for immediate hire.  Under the direction of the Synagogue/Education Director, you will be charged with overseeing the day-to-day interactions with the youth of the synagogue in the various programs they partake in.  The position provides many opportunities to gain skills in diverse areas of Jewish/non-profit professional life.  The Youth Leader will have a hand in the running of programs for Shorashim (birth to age 5), Religious School (K-7th grade), Jr. Youth Group (6-9th grade), Youth Group (10-12th grade), and Hebrew High (8-12th grade).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sunday Religious School and Special Programs
  
  • Be a point of contact for Religious School Teachers and Madrichim
  • Set up and oversee Shorashim program
• Lead the Youth High Holiday Special Programs
• Be present at all Family Shabbat Services
• Be the point person for the day-to-day running of our summer camp programs
• Lead Youth Group, Jr. Youth Group and Hebrew High
  • Including programming and execution of activities
• Maintain order and cleanliness of classrooms and art supplies
  • Keep track of supplies on hand
  • Request supplies as needed for events in collaboration with Education Director
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of climbing equipment, gaga pit, and sports equipment
• Hebrew Lessons on an as needed referral basis
• Other duties as assigned

You

• Bring a dynamic sense of self to our Jewish learning
• The Youth Leader will be responsible for engaging with youth and teens, bringing them into closer relationships with each other, with our congregational community and with Jewish people everywhere.
• Have knowledge of Judaica and an interest in life-long Jewish learning
• Believe and are committed to the moral development of youth
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.  Can communicate sensitively and compassionately with individuals from various backgrounds and a wide range of ages.
• Have a creative and inventive mind, a sense of humor and are unbound by convention
• Are an engaging and confident public speaker
• Have good time management skills and are adaptable to change
• Feel comfortable working within and maintaining a budget
• Are detail oriented
• Exercise discerning judgement regarding the physical and emotional safety of children and youth
• Have a flexible schedule allowing for evening meetings, weekend events and weekend trips.

Salary range is commesurate with Jewish education and experience.  College education and 1-2 years experience working at camp and/or with Youth Groups preferred.  This is a part time, hourly position with salary based on experience.

Please send cover letter and resume to Education Director Marah Peresechensky

Email: [email protected]