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Religious School Opportunities
Make a difference in a Jewish child’s life, teach at Atid Learning Center, Congregation Tikvat Israel’s religious school. Beginning in September 2018 we are seeking a creative, energetic, and passionate teacher that will engage and challenge our students in holidays, Torah, prayer Hebrew, and Jewish values. Sunday 9:00-11:30am and Wednesday 4:30-6:15pm openings.
High Holiday Programs
We are also seeking dynamic, creative and engaging High Holy Day Services Leaders for our Family Service (infant- 2nd grade), Primary (K-2) Program, and Junior Congregation 3-6 service and programming for both days of Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur.
(2) Torah School Teaching Positions
Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation, 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, is hiring two dynamic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers for our Shabbat morning Kindergarten/1st grade and 3rd grade classes. We seek experienced educators of all ages with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations and family backgrounds to teach our diverse student body in our inclusive learning environment that promotes creating classroom community. Our students are active learners who create, explore and are guided as they discover the relevance of Judaism in their lives. Salary is commensurate with experience and we provide opportunities for professional growth. If you want to apply for a teaching position, please send cover letter, resume and two references to Rabbi Julie Gordon, Director of Education, julie.gordon@adatshalom.net.
Looking for a trustworthy, kind, and reliable person to transport our 5-year-old after school starting September 2018. Help is needed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, and also possibly Monday afternoons. We are looking for someone to pick up our child up at Greenbelt elementary school at 3:20 and drive to MoEd, an aftercare program that meets at Ohr Kodesh in Chevy Chase, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and possibly Mondays as well. We are also looking for someone to drive our child from school to a residence in Hyattsville on Wednesdays. Even if you can only do one or some of those days, we'd still love to hear from you. Competitive salary offered, in addition to time with a delightful child.
Part-Time Lead Position at Gan Shalom
Gan Shalom is a Cooperative Preschool on Capitol Hill that was founded in 2010 under the auspices of the Hill Havurah. At Gan Shalom, our goal is to create a warm, loving, Jewish community, in which children feel safe enough to accept the challenge to try new things, expanding their horizons and learning through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. We create opportunities, which facilitate the development of the whole child through active, meaningful play. Through all skills taught, the primary focus is on the development of social-emotional skills as these skills form the basis success in all other development areas.
Gan Shalom Cooperative Preschool is an early educational facility for children ages 24 months-4 years old. The philosophy of Gan Shalom Preschool takes inspiration from the Reggio Emilia theory. What is Reggio? It is a pedagogy described as student-centered and constructivist that utilizes self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood
* Part-time 9-1 Monday-Friday
* Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent skills.
* Prepare weekly activities that meet the needs of each child.
* Develop and maintain accurate reports and documentation in accordance with program policies.
* Communicate curriculum with parents on a weekly basis.
* Attend professional development workshops
Please send a cover letter and resume to talispencer@hillhavurah.org
Executive Assistant, Edlavitch DCJCC
Job Description
The Executive Assistant provides administrative support for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Edlavitch DCJCC. In addition, this position assists the development department, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Executive Director and the Chief Finance Officer with administrative tasks, as needed.
In particular, the Executive Assistant is responsible for the following:
• Answering phones, coordinating meeting requests, maintaining Outlook Calendar and making travel arrangements for CEO Carole Zawatsky.
• Serving as lead administrative contact for the agency’s Board of Directors and its Committees and Task Forces, including preparation and distribution of materials and coordination of food/beverages for meetings, RSVP tracking, and maintenance of the Board Portal and Board Calendar.
• Maintain agency-wide DCALL Outlook Calendar and EPWeb software with room scheduling for programs, Office Closings, adjusted hours, staff holidays, Board meetings and other important events.
• Assist development and program departments with mailings and administrative aspects of special events programs and projects such as annual fund donations and gala event invitations.
• Other administrative assignments when required.
Work in Outlook, Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word, Publisher), eFinesstri and CONVIO constituent data systems (training provided).
This is a full-time exempt staff position with full medical benefits, Life Insurance, and 401K option as well as Washington DCJCC Membership for staff member and immediate family. Staff members receive special discounts on classes and tickets for performances, some of which are free.
BA or equivalent education required. Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems. Good phone and people skills required. Starting salary commensurate with experience.
Send cover letter and resume to Craig Mintz at craigm@edcjcc.org
The Hill Havurah, a non-denominational, egalitarian, and inclusive congregation in DC, is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and creative individual to lead their children's services for the High Holidays this fall -- the morning of Rosh Hashanah (just the first day) and the morning of Yom Kippur.
The Havurah has its own machzor, and the leader will be encouraged to use it along with interactive singing, discussion, and more (Bibliodrama? movement?) to engage the children (one 1st through 5th-grade session and, possibly, another toddler-kindergarten session).
The leader should be prepared to chant a small amount of Torah and haftarah. While the leader will be leading solo, the Havurah's rabbi will help them plan and prepare.
Total compensation for both services will be $1000 -- $1300 if we add brief services for little ones -- plus a $100 travel stipend and home hospitality as needed.
Hill Havurah, an independent, egalitarian, inclusive Jewish community on Capitol Hill, is looking for religious school teachers for its weekend morning Hebrew school, Yavneh on the Hill. Do you love little kids and approaching Judaism from a playful, loving perspective? Are you interested in teaching children and inspiring families? We are interested in both lead and assistant teachers, so a variety of experience levels will be considered. Send a cover letter and resume to rabbihannah@hillhavurah.org.
Hill Havurah - Operations and Education Assistant
The Hill Havurah, an independent Jewish congregation on Capitol Hill, is looking for a part-time Operations and Education Assistant. This 15-30 hour per week position pays $17.50 an hour and has the possibility to grow to 40 hours per week during our busy fall season. Hill Havurah is a thriving community that is eager to welcome a new team member to support our growing program. We are excited and ready for the right person to begin immediately.
We’re looking for someone:
-Reliable, organized and self-motivated who is a flexible team player.
-With an ability to work effectively with volunteers of all ages, including teens.
-Skilled in communication and writing.
-With access to a car or other means of transportation to comfortably bring supplies to various locations around the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
-Proficient in Google suite.
Responsibilities during the week (Flexible hours M-F)
-Assist Rabbi/Educational Director in reviewing teachers’ lesson plans for cohesion with curriculum
-Complete administrative duties, such as purchasing and delivering school supplies
-During the school year, send weekly emails to parents and teachers.
-Assist Rabbi/Educational Director and Director of Operations in preparing for classes, special events, teacher-parent communications and other projects.
Responsibilities on Sunday school mornings (4-5 hours, 30 times per year):
-Arrive promptly at 8:30 am to unlock all classroom doors.
-Respond to teacher concerns and supply needs.
-Photograph classes for parents.
-Supervise teen staff and observe classes.
-Assist with individual students as necessary.
-Prepare and take down rooms for special events.
-Organize supply room and lock all classroom doors.
Responsibilities on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and community events (3-6 times per month):
-Set-up and break down room for services/community events.
Operations:
-Track and purchase supplies for events, order and maintain office supplies.
-Manage enrollment for Havurah events.
-Assist the Director of Operations with short/long term projects.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to Director of Operations, Kfir Banin at kfir.banin@hillhavurah.org.
The Public Education Initiative (PEI) Fellowship is a 10 month fellowship for a recent college graduate with an interest in a career in education, leadership, or nonprofit management. The PEI Fellow is responsible for assisting the PEI Site Coordinator in the oversight of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Public Education Initiative. The Public Education Initiative is a one-on-one literacy enrichment program through which volunteer tutors meet with students at eight sites within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (for more information click here). The PEI Fellow will assist in managing the needs of the eight sites; help with recruitment and retention of volunteers; serve as a resource for educational techniques and tools, and tutor students. The Fellow may have some involvement with other Federation departments as related to their work with public education and literacy-based activities in the city of Cleveland. This position is a part time (up to 20 hours per week), academic year assignment; reliable transportation is required. The PEI fellow will report to the Director of the Public Education Initiative and the PEI Site Coordinator.
Essential Functions of the Job Title:
Manage needs of PEI sites
1. Act as an additional point of contact for school administrators, teachers, and volunteers
2. Assist in the coordination of site needs, including ensuring manuals, books and other resources are available at site, pair students and tutors, make sure substitutes are found when volunteers are unavailable, etc.
3. Assist with marketing and promotional materials or events related to PEI
4. Help manage day-to-day logistics
5. Other administrative duties as determined by PEI Director may be assigned
Tutoring
1. Tutor as needed in schools
Volunteer Management
1. Assist with recruitment, training and retention of volunteers
2. Maintain ongoing communication with volunteers
3. Perform ongoing assessment of student-tutor pairings
4. Assist with end-of-year volunteer recognition event
Serve as a resource on Educational techniques and tools
1. Research literacy programs and current best practices locally and nationally
2. Prepare manuals, books, and other tutoring tools
3. Provide guidance to volunteers, as needed, to improve tutoring skills
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
1. Organizational Skills
2. Creative problem solving skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Good decision making skills
5. Comfort with diversity; the ability to interact with volunteers of all ages
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. Proven passion for improving education required
8. Interest in the areas of tutoring and literacy enrichment
9. Proven commitment to social justice and social action preferred
Education, Training and/or Experience:
1. Bachelor’s degree required
2. Direct service and leadership experience preferred; this experience may be either as a professional or a volunteer.
3. Tutoring or child care experience is preferred.
Position offers competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, and a great work environment.
About the Federation:
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a 110-year-old community cornerstone that aspires to leave no community member behind. Rooted in traditional Jewish values of justice (tzedek), repairing the world (tikkun olam), acts of loving kindness (gemilut hesed), and Jewish peoplehood (klal yisrael), we commit our values into action every day. By honoring and respecting those who have come before us, and paving the way for those who will come after, we exist to build a better world and care for those who share it. Together we make a difference for Jews and non-Jews in the Cleveland area and worldwide.
If you are qualified and interested in this exceptional opportunity, please send your resume (in PDF format) to careers@jcfcleve.org.
Friends of Yemin Orde
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Kehila Chadasha is hiring teachers for the 2018-2019 school year. Kehila Chadasha runs a progressive Jewish Sunday School that serves kindergarteners through 9th grade and meets on Sunday mornings at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, two blocks from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line. Kehila is an inclusive, independent cooperative chavurah. DETAILS: -Classes meet on Sunday mornings, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. -September through end of May / early June. -Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Kehila Chadasha especially values creative and experiential classroom approaches. Warmth, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential. Experience teaching, tutoring, or working in a Jewish camp are great credentials. Interested applicants should email schoolinfo@e-kehila.org
The Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington located at 6125 Montrose Road in Rockville, MD is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.
We are currently seeking up-beat, highly motivated individuals to serve as the first impression to members and guests at our busy Center. We have immediate openings for part-time weekend Greeters with potential for growth.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring access to the Center and verifying photo identification per
the approved procedure.
- Distributing guest badges.
- Answering the Center's main phone line and appropriately directing
calls.
- Helping to direct members and guests to their destination in the
Center.
- Verifying data in the database.
- Completing other tasks as directed by the Membership & Guest
Services Director,
Requirements:
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Availability on weekends and/or evenings a must.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize when faced with several demands
at one time.
- Applicants should have basic computer skills.
- Experience with a database program is preferred.
- Front desk or customer service experience preferred.
We are conveniently located near two Metro Red Line stations and have free on-site parking.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@benderjccgw.org
Friends of Yemin Orde (FYO) is a national, non-profit organization based in Bethesda, Maryland that raises funds throughout the U.S. to support Yemin Orde Youth Village and Village Way Educational Initiatives in Israel. Yemin Orde Youth Village is home to more than 400 at-risk youth from 22 countries, and serves as both a home and school environment dedicated to giving its young residents the highest quality care and education. The Village Way Educational Initiatives brings Yemin Orde’s methodology to educational communities serving at-risk youth throughout Israel.
FYO is seeking a motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and data management skills for a fulltime position managing a wide-range of administrative tasks and data driven projects. The Development Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for the organization and reports to the Executive Director. He/she will provide support for two regional staff members who work from home offices, and will work closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and the Marketing staff in the Bethesda office.
This is a unique opportunity to join the team of a small and successful national fundraising organization that supports prestigious, best-in-class youth-at-risk programs in Israel. Responsibilities include;
• Process donations, prepare acknowledgement letters and send out tribute cards
• Manage Nonprofit Donor Database entries including processing and recording all transactions including commitments and contributions
• Generate Nonprofit Donor Database reports to support fundraising activities and financial reporting
• Oversee office administrative tasks including answering phones, maintaining office inventory, shipping materials and managing other aspects of daily office operations.
• Work with Finance Department to ensure that gifts are properly recorded to support Financial Reporting and Annual Audit
• Support the Marketing Department email marketing campaigns
• Research Donors and Foundations
• Maintain the grant calendar for proposals and reports
• Prepare materials and travel arrangements for bi-annual board meetings and fundraising tours
• Additional tasks as required to support special projects
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years work experience
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be a team player
• Strong organizational, analytical and data management skills with attention to detailDevelop
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Database Applications
Our office is metro-accessible (Red Line – Bethesda).
NOW HIRING SAT/ACT PREP CLASS TEACHERS!
Join a dynamic and growing educational organization in Maryland!
We are looking for highly motivated University of Maryland students to teach SAT and/or ACT prep at area high schools.
Flexible schedule - evenings and weekends available.
Training, curriculum and materials are all provided.
Competitive pay with bonus potential.
Now hiring for Summer & Fall 2018!
Send resume or letter of interest to: info@theanswerclass.com
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**Our mission: We feel strongly that all students, regardless of family income, location, school and extra-curricular schedules should have the opportunity to present their strongest college application. For this reason, we founded The Answer Class as a way to make SAT & ACT prep as accessible as possible to as many students as possible -- and in some small measure work to even the playing field for students taking the SAT & ACT. **
The Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) will be launching its inaugural summer in June on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield Connecticut. As enrollment continues to climb, RSA is looking for inspiring, energetic, and hardworking staff members to join them as chalutzim in the first ever Ramah sports camp. RSA staff members (madrichim) are high school graduates and should come with a background in both athletics and with a strong Jewish identity. Madrichim will be asked to assist the campers in the dorm, be a presence both on and off of the fields of play, and take direction from the Head Coaching Staff as well as the Administrative Staff of RSA. We look forward to hearing from applicants through our website at www.ramahsportsacademy.org
Congregation Olam Tikvah, a vibrant community of over 620 families in Fairfax, VA, is looking for a full-time Youth and Upper School Assistant Director. Over the last few years we have seen tremendous growth in our youth programming and middle/high school religious school participation, and we are looking for the right person to build upon that success.
The Youth and Upper School Assistant Director will: Oversee and implement programming for all three of Olam Tikvah's youth groups, Participate and represent Olam Tikvah in all aspects USCJ regional youth programming and events, Provide guidance and support for teens serving in leadership roles throughout the congregation, with a special focus on our growing USY program, Coordinate curriculum and staffing within Olam Tikvah Religious School’s Tichon (8th/9th grade) and Confirmation program, under the supervision of the Director of Education and Youth, Work closely with the Director of Education and Youth, as well as other members of the Senior Staff, to provide support in all areas of informal education, congregational life and special events
The ideal candidate will have experience with synagogue youth groups, Jewish education, and a passion for developing the next generation of Jewish leaders. This position offers tremendous opportunity for creativity as our growing program moves to the next level.
Temple Isaiah, a Reform congregation of approximately 500 families in Howard County, MD is seeking a responsible and energetic part-time youth engagement associate to oversee our three youth groups and build deep relationship with students and their parents throughout their years at Temple Isaiah.
This position involves aprox. 10 hours/week, with most in-person hours on Sundays, and other hours flexible and able to be worked remotely.
This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a very supportive and collaborative team and work with really amazing kids!
Visit our website for full position details and information on how to apply.
Beth Sholom Congregation & Talmud Torah is a Modern Orthodox shul in Potomac, MD. We have almost 400 member families, are a warm and welcoming community with daily services, regular programming, an Early Childhood Center, and activities happening throughout the week. The Office Coordinator is a key position within Beth Sholom’s office team. The Coordinator greets and welcomes members, school parents, and visitors. Well organized and customer service-oriented, the Coordinator works well with our different program areas and acts as the gel within our busy office.
B’nai Israel Congregations in Rockville, MD is seeking a Director, Youth Engagement. We are a multi-generational, egalitarian, Conservative congregation with 1100 family members. As a member of the senior staff, this position would coordinate and collaborate with professional and lay leadership, including the clergy, the Education Director, and the Youth Committee. In so doing, the Director, Youth Engagement will develop a comprehensive and inspiring youth program which includes youth group activities, person-to-person outreach, and the cultivation of youth leadership.
B’nai Israel has four youth groups: Bonim (K-2nd), Machar (3rd-5th), Kadima (6th-8th) and USY (9th-12th). The Director of Youth Engagement supervises the youth group advisors, develops programming, and inspires a culture of participation among our youth. Beyond this, the Director of Youth Engagement takes a holistic approach to youth engagement by collaborating with our Talmud Torah & Day School Committees, and other relevant parties to engage all B’nai Israel youth.
Chavaya, our Religious School, is looking for an experienced music teacher/songleader for Sunday mornings. The ideal candidate plays an instrument and has a broad musical repertoire including contemporary and traditional Jewish selections. Our music teacher will be an integral part of the Chavaya staff and will support the classroom curriculum. He/She will create joyful and meaningful musical experiences for our students. Our ideal candidate will have experience teaching Jewish children in a camp and/or synagogue setting. He/She will possess strong interpersonal skills and solid knowledge of Tefila and Jewish holidays. Additional hours tutoring Hebrew online are possible. Transportation to and from campus can be arranged.