BBYO CLTC Jewish Educator - Summer 2026

BBYO•Poyntelle, PA

9d•$8,000

About The Position

BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 90 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values. Learn more about BBYO’s summer and travel programs at bbyo.org/teens/experiences/summer . Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. At CLTC, teens from across North America will form mock chapters and learn specific skills that help them lead their chapter at home. CLTC builds a curriculum based on teens focusing on leadership development, program planning, and hands-on experience. CLTC is expected to reach 600 teens across 4 sessions throughout the summer. CLTC Lead Jewish Educator is responsible for facilitating core Jewish Enrichment sessions (curriculum is provided), Israel education programming, and T’filah and Jewish Ritual programming. In addition the educator will be responsible for creating and facilitating Jewish Enrichment elective style learning. They will support teens in collaboration with leadership staff on T’filah planning and Shabbat planning, providing insight and content for evening and special programs, and help to create a pluralistic learning culture at camp. The Jewish Educator will partner with song leader, Jewish Enrichment madrich/madricha, and/or teens in leading and supporting community daily prayer moments and facilitating Bnei Mitzvah experiences. This role requires an experiential educator who has strong Judaic knowledge, ritual and prayer knowledge, as well as experience leading a team. CLTC Dates CLTC 2-3 | June 19–July 27, 2026 Option to add on CLTC 4 July 29 – August 10 Compensation $8,000 + $250 for Spring in-person training Key Position Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Reports to the Senior Director of Jewish Enrichment and on-site CLTC Site Director

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher
2-4 years of work experience
strong Judaic knowledge and background as well as experience teaching Jewish content
proficient in some variation of Jewish prayer, values, holidays, or rituals

Nice To Haves

experience with youth or teens preferred

Responsibilities

Serve on the camp senior leadership team
Working with leadership staff and madrichim to integrate Jewish Enrichment moments into overall programming
Oversee on-site JE training for madrichim and leadership staff
Lead the Jewish Enrichment team which includes the song leader/educator, and the Jewish Enrichment and/or song leading specialty madrichim
Delegate team responsibilities as needed on camp (T’filah, Shabbat coaching, B’nei Mitzvah, CLN, etc)
Guiding teens to lead and participate in daily prayer experiences in creative and innovative ways
Working with the song leader and staff team to ensure thoughtful and inspiring Shabbat experiences; coach teens in leading their own Shabbat experiences
Serving as a resource and providing guidance for teens in their preparation for Shabbat services and rituals, programs, and activities
Working with teens who wish to become a B’nei Mitzvah during the second Shabbat at CLTC, including and not limited to outreach to families, support of teen preparations, and partnership with staff to create meaningful, memorable moments
Work with JE team to offer independent prayer options for teens and staff
Representing and teaching BBYO culture, Jewish values and leadership, Judaic programming, Jewish identity
Facilitate Core Jewish Enrichment Curriculum and delegate to the second educator/songleader and madrichim as determined by you and Senior Director Jewish Enrichment
Facilitate Chapter Leadership Network elective (3-4 sessions) on Jewish Leadership – teaching teens how to facilitate Jewish ritual moments and coaching teens to lead a communal prayer service.
Inspiring teens to embrace their Jewish journey
Promoting and exemplifying BBYO’s pluralistic commitment
Helping with evening programs as needed
Engage in thoughtful conversations around Jewish practice, Jewish law, Israel, and the Jewish community
Making sure program participants are on-time to all meals, classes, and events
Work at canteen, chofesh duty, and bedtime checks as needed
Attending and helping to facilitate assigned activities as needed
Staying attentive to health issues and the overall well-being of participants
“Being there” for participants to answer questions and provide support
Working as part of the overall staff team
Creating a community and a positive, enjoyable experience for participants
Helping in the office, audio/visual and airport duty as needed