LCLJ (Religious School) Educator

Our Vision

Central Synagogue is a thriving reform congregation in midtown Manhattan, serving 2,600 households and the larger community. We work towards a world in which Judaism is central to our lives and is a profound and positive force for humanity. We are constantly evolving as we pursue that goal. Together, we learn, worship, serve and continually redefine what it means to be Jewish today, both within our community and far beyond our walls. We do this through our programmatic areas of focus: Worship/Holidays/Music; Pastoral Care/Lifecycles; Adult Engagement; Youth and Family Engagement and Social Justice. For more information about our organization visit www.centralsynagogue.org.

Job Summary/Objective

The Synagogue will employ you as a full-time Educator in The Lese Center for Living Judaism. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, classroom teaching, family and parent education, social justice programming, social and holiday programming, field trips and other off-site programs, and communication with parents and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Planning, implementation and assessment of curriculum and programs for students in grade K-9
Teaching and engaging students in grades K-9 each afternoon with occasional Shabbat teaching;
Ongoing evaluation of student achievement in Hebrew and Judaic studies;
Regular communication with parents;
Family programming including Holidays, Shabbat and other programs during the week and on occasional weekends;
Facilitating home and internet-based learning initiatives;
Involvement in broader synagogue programming;
And ongoing engagement with staff and congregants to foster a greater senses of Jewish community.

Hours

Full-time; Exempt and not eligible for OT

General hours when school is in session are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday (depending on the days and grades you teach), 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Mondays, and 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Fridays. Summer, Winter, and Spring break hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Please note that you are expected to work at least one of the High Holy Days, and frequent evening and weekend work, including Shabbat.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree a plus)
A minimum of 2 years of previous leadership experience preferred (including teaching, camp staff, youth group advisor, etc.)
Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal)
Knowledge of and experience with social media
Solid Jewish background, literacy, and Hebrew language decoding and reading
Dedication to teaching and experience working with children
Passion for Judaism and Jewish education
Strong work ethic, flexibility in schedule
Familiarity with Reform Judaism
Strong mentorship skills with children
Ability to manage a classroom
Experience with song leading and t'fillah a plus
Familiarity with Project Based Learning a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, paid family leave, retirement contribution, and other benefits

Interested candidates should send your cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected] and indicate your name and position title – Full-Time Jewish Educator in the subject line.