Makom Community Teachers 2018-2019
2 Part-Time Positions
~20 hours/week
Beginning May 29, 2018 OR August 15, 2018
Note: One of these positions is short-term parental leave coverage through September 2018, and the other is a school year position through June 2019.
This may be the position for you, if you meet the requirements below and you…
• Want to be involved in cutting-edge of urban Jewish learning for children and their families;
• Looking to be an innovator of the field of Jewish Education;
• Want to be part of a team that values your creativity and will challenge you to grow professionally and personally;
• Looking to be inspired and empowered by peers and experienced educators;
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate Jewish learning for children in grades PreK-5 (ages 4-12) Monday through Friday during afterschool and camp programming;
• Facilitate specialty programming for afterschool children based on your specific expertise i.e. music, drama, sports, movement etc.;
• Partake in regular goal setting and reflections for personal and professional growth;
• Explore Jewish texts and key Jewish concepts in preparation for teaching;
• Develop new skills and ways of thinking related to working with children and families;
• Typical schedule Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm.
Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working with children in formal or informal educational contexts;
• Strong Jewish background and connection to Jewish tradition;
• Must be familiar with Hebrew; highly creative, and passionate about kids’ learning;
• Works well independently and on a team;
• Must be a flexible thinker, designer, and facilitator, and holds high standards for themselves;
•MUST have or obtain all appropriate background checks within 30 days of hire.
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to Beverly Socher-Lerner, Founding Director. [email protected]