Youth Coordinator (PT)

Are you passionate about working with Jewish youth and creating meaningful, fun, and engaging experiences for teens? Temple Israel of Sharon is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Part-Time Youth Coordinator to help shape the next generation of Jewish leaders through teen programming and Sunday morning teaching.

About the Role: This dynamic role combines relationship-building with Jewish teens, informal education, and Sunday morning teaching with our 5th–7th grade students. As Youth Coordinator, you will foster a warm and inclusive Jewish community, lead inspiring programming, and collaborate with dedicated staff and clergy to bring our youth vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Sundays (9:00–11:30am):

• Teach middle school students through interactive and engaging lessons on Jewish values, Torah, and holiday traditions.
• Build meaningful relationships with students that extend beyond the classroom. Thursdays (2:30-5:30)
• Support transportation to religious school from local schools.
• Plan and implement weekly youth group programming for our 6th-8th graders.
• Assist the Director of Youth Education and Engagement in the office. Teen Engagement (Flexible Hours):
• Plan and lead 1–2 monthly events for 6th–12th graders, including social experiences, tikkun olam/service learning, holiday celebrations, and leadership development.
• Promote events and programs to our teen community
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to our teens, helping them grow as leaders and plan peer-driven programs.
• Collaborate with regional USY and other youth groups to create opportunities for broader connection.

Additional Opportunities:

• Assist in holiday programs, family programs, and special events throughout the year.
• Optional: Lead Shabbat morning Junior Congregation for youth (prayer experience + Torah learning) if prayer leadership is a strength.

Who You Are:

• You’re enthusiastic about Jewish life and love working with tweens and teens.
• You have experience in youth engagement, Jewish education, summer camp, or a similar setting.
• You’re organized, collaborative, and can take initiative on planning and executing programs.
• You know how to create spaces where teens feel safe, seen, and excited to participate.

Job Details:

• Part-Time Position (6–20 hours/week depending on availability).
• Includes Sundays from 8:45–11:30am + flexible hours for staffing events, Thursdays youth group, Saturdays Jr. Congregation
• $45/hour, with potential for additional hours as needed
• Reports to the Director of Youth Education & Programming
• Position begins late August 2025 and runs through May 2026

Why Temple Israel? Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values creativity, inclusivity, and community. We are a vibrant, egalitarian Conservative congregation committed to building a strong Jewish future.

Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to Abby Newman Wallach at [email protected]