BBYO CLTC Jewish Educator - Summer 2026

BBYO•Preston Township, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

BBYO is seeking a CLTC Lead Jewish Educator for the Summer 2026 season. The Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC) is a 13-day program designed to develop and strengthen the leadership skills of BBYO chapter leaders. This role is responsible for facilitating core Jewish Enrichment sessions, Israel education programming, and T’filah and Jewish Ritual programming. The educator will also create and facilitate Jewish Enrichment elective-style learning, support teens in collaboration with leadership staff on T’filah and Shabbat planning, and provide insight and content for evening and special programs. The goal is to help create a pluralistic learning culture at camp. The Jewish Educator will partner with the 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 with strong Judaic knowledge, ritual and prayer knowledge, and experience leading a team.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
2-4 years of work experience.
Strong Judaic knowledge and background.
Experience teaching Jewish content.
Proficient in some variation of Jewish prayer, values, holidays, or rituals.
Attend in-person training with Senior Director of Jewish Enrichment/Lead CLTC educator.
Attend leadership team meetings as needed and determined by Senior Director.
Mandatory training in March or April 2026, specific time and dates TBD.

Nice To Haves

Experience with youth or teens.

Responsibilities

Facilitate core Jewish Enrichment sessions (curriculum is provided).
Facilitate Israel education programming.
Facilitate T’filah and Jewish Ritual programming.
Create and facilitate Jewish Enrichment elective-style learning.
Support teens in collaboration with leadership staff on T’filah planning and Shabbat planning.
Provide insight and content for evening and special programs.
Help to create a pluralistic learning culture at camp.
Partner with song leader, Jewish Enrichment madrich/madricha, and/or teens in leading and supporting community daily prayer moments.
Facilitate Bnei Mitzvah experiences.
Serve on the camp senior leadership team.
Work 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).
Guide teens to lead and participate in daily prayer experiences in creative and innovative ways.
Work with the song leader and staff team to ensure thoughtful and inspiring Shabbat experiences.
Coach teens in leading their own Shabbat experiences.
Serve as a resource and provide guidance for teens in their preparation for Shabbat services and rituals, programs, and activities.
Work with teens who wish to become a B’nei Mitzvah during the second Shabbat at CLTC, including outreach to families, support of teen preparations, and partnership with staff to create meaningful, memorable moments.
Work with song leaders to ensure a thoughtful and inspiring spiritual atmosphere.
Offer independent prayer options for teens and staff.
Represent and teach BBYO culture, Jewish values and leadership, Judaic programming, and Jewish identity.
Facilitate the 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.
Inspire teens to embrace their Jewish journey.
Promote and exemplify BBYO’s pluralistic commitment.
Help with evening programs as needed.
Engage in thoughtful conversations around Jewish practice, Jewish law, Israel, and the Jewish community.
Ensure program participants are on-time to all meals, classes, and events.
Work at canteen, chofesh duty, and bedtime checks as needed.
Attend and help facilitate assigned activities as needed.
Stay attentive to health issues and the overall well-being of participants.
Be available for participants to answer questions and provide support.
Work as part of the overall staff team.
Create a community and a positive, enjoyable experience for participants.
Help in the office, audio/visual and airport duty as needed.