Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator
Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator
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09-06-2025
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Job Description
Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator
Early Childhood School
Early Childhood School
POSITION SUMMARY :
TheYouth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator serves as the Jewish education ambassador to the Early Childhood School (ECS) and program coordinator for the Youth and Family department. Half of the time will be spent in the ECS implementing lessons with ECS students regarding general Jewish culture holidays traditions and introductory Hebrew language. In this role theECS Jewish Educatorwill help provide the highest quality programs for our youngest learners and their families at the ECS by providing professional development training and resources for our teachers and students. Reporting to the Director of Jewish Life this position will work closely with the JCCs main Jewish Education professional to align and integrate the ECS Jewish curriculum with the JCCs larger approach to Jewish learning. The other half of the time will be spent working with Jewish Life writ large at the JCC and the Youth and Family department primarily supporting our PJ Library programs Friday Night Shabbat (a monthly Shabbat experience for families) and self-driven programs to engage elementary and middle school-aged children. The position is full-time with full benefits package.
MORE ABOUT THE ROLE
The Youth and Family Jewish Educator/Program Coordinator is responsible for:
- Planning teaching organizing and developing Jewish curriculum and content at the Early Childhood School.
- Planning developing and implementing Jewish enrichment and holiday programs such as Purim Shavuot Sukkot and Hanukkah.
- Planning developing and implementing Jewish education for ECS staff.
- Supporting Director of Jewish Life in holiday initiatives around the JCC particularly the Yoms (modern Israeli holidays)
- Creating programs for elementary and middle-school aged children
- Coordinating logistics for Friday Night Shabbat and other PJ Library/family programs
CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree preferably in Jewish studies and/or education or experience working in education with Jewish children.
- Deep knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions.
- Desire to work with children ages 6 weeks and older through middle school
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outgoing personality.
- Presence at monthly Friday Night Shabbat and occasional other weekday evening/weekend programs
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities
PTO vacation sick and holiday pay
Complimentary family membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
Discounts to the onsite Caf Spa and other programs and services
Business casual dress
Vibrant and collaborative work environment
Talent Management & Professional Development programs and learning opportunities
PTO vacation sick and holiday pay
Complimentary family membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center
Discounts to the onsite Caf Spa and other programs and services
Business casual dress
Vibrant and collaborative work environment
WHO WE ARE
The Mayerson JCC connects people so that they can live happier and fuller lives creating a more vibrant Jewish community. The JCC helps to foster social connections between its members and guests alike bringing people together through a wide variety of programs and events. With an expansive fitness center highly regarded early childhood school and senior center arts and cultural events offered throughout the year and classes for every age the JCC connects enriches and inspires over 50000 visitors per month. The JCC welcomes and engages everyone regardless of race religion or ability.
The JCC Early Childhood School provides a high-quality age appropriate Jewish and secular curriculum that encourages development curiosity imagination and self-esteem. The school is available for children ages 6 weeks 5 years old. Our childcare program is open to everyone regardless of race religion or ability and features a low child-teacher ratio. We encourage language skills scientific inquiry and creative expression. Social and emotional well-being are always supported. Enrichment classes include music fitness yoga swim lessons (ages 3) gardening and inter-generational activities. We celebrate Jewish holidays and Shabbat with songs stories art special foods and traditions. All meals and snacks served to students are kosher. The Early Childhood School is dedicated to multicultural education. We strive to create a program that truly reflects the lives of our children families staff and community. By recognizing the impact culture plays on families we will make every effort to provide a culturally responsive school.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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