B'nei Mitzvah Teacher

Position Summary:
Bnei Mitzvah Teacher is a part-time position responsible for leading the Bnei Mitzvah class in Bnei Mitzvah preparation and Jewish educational activities. Students in the Gateways Bnei Mitzvah program range in age from 11 to 15 and have a variety of special educational needs. The classroom teachers are encouraged to be creative dynamic and innovative in designing lesson plans to meet this wide range of needs. The position reports to the Director or Jewish Education Programs. The Bnei Mitzvah program meets on Sundays from 12:00-1:30pm during the school year excluding Jewish holidays and public-school vacations. This teacher would be on-site on Sundays in Newton MA from 11:00am -2:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan class sessions and teach class(es) on Sunday

• Assume primary responsibility for teaching class(es) and provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials based on existing curriculum and in collaboration with our Education Specialist
• Develop and implement plans for individual accommodations and modifications
• Prepare a weekly communication letter to parents including curriculum and activities for the week
• Meet regularly with Program Director Educational Specialist and/or other staff to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons

• Review students forms reports and school IEPs
• Review weekly teen data sheets from the session
• Speak with parents and/or school if more information as needed at beginning of year and/or during the school year
• Meet with volunteer(s) (one to one aides) to review each childs needs and goals beginning of the year and additional times as needed
• Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection photographs anecdotes etc.
• Write end of year progress report for each child

• Be on site at the Sunday program by 1 hour prior to first scheduled session on class days
• Participate in scheduled sessions with meeting time as needed.
• Classroom clean-up at the end of the sessions
• Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year and as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year)

• Ensure all materials are clearly labeled and stored in designated areas
• Maintain a clutter-free environment to support concentration and minimize distractions
• Organize shelves bins and work areas in a logical and accessible manner
• Restock supplies as needed and alert admin if materials are running low
• Ensure visual supports and tools are visible updated and easy to access
• Implement and adapt an organization method (e.g. checklists color-coded bins digital logs) to keep track of materials each week
• Collaborate with staff to ensure systems support individual student routines and classroom flow

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS in special education or related field
• Experience working with students with disabilities required
• Ability to read Hebrew and knowledge of Jewish holidays customs and traditions required
• Ability to read Torah and Haftorah preferred but not required
• Enjoy working with children

Rate:

• $160-$225 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience
• Potential to increase scope and hours of work overtime if appropriate.

How to Apply:

Gateways believes in the essentiality of a diverse workforce. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals including people of color women people with disabilities immigrants LGBTQIA people and people who come from low income or working-class backgrounds. We encourage you to apply without regard to race color religion age disability national origin gender sexual orientation marital status ancestry genetic information medical condition veteran status or any other class protected under federal state or local laws. We know that the candidate who fits best may not meet 100% of the qualifications.

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Required Experience:

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