About Makom Community

Careers: Join our Team for the 2025-26 Year!

Makom Community is growing! If you’re interested in joining our team, please review the job descriptions linked on each job title. At Makom Community, we deeply value the unique and rich contributions of each member of our team. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as our community. If you are interested in future job openings, please send your resume and interest to our Executive Director & Founder, Beverly Socher-Lerner.

  • Jewish Placemaking Resident
    • Makom Community is looking for a leader who is passionate about the profession of Jewish Education, believes in relational engagement, and is looking to invest in their own growth as a Jewish Educator on the way to change the face of Jewish Education. This is a two-year, paid residency in our Lab School in Philadelphia for Jewish Educators looking to move into leadership roles in the field of Jewish Education. 
      • There are two of these position available
      • Starting Salary: $70,000
      • Start date: July 14, 2025
  • Part-Time Educator 
    • Makom Community is looking for passionate educators who are committed to building relationships with children, learning a new educational pedagogy, and are team oriented.
      • Starting Salary: $25-$30/hour, 16-20 hours/week
      • Start Date: August 7, 2025 (Summer schedule may shift to an earlier starting/ending time)

To read a reflection of what it is like to work at Makom from a current educators, click here!