Jewish Educator
About The Position
Perlman Camp is seeking a Jewish Educator for its 6-week program, which includes the International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC) and International Kallah. ILTC focuses on honing leadership skills for teens in BBYO, while Kallah is a Jewish learning and spirituality institute designed to inspire teens to explore their Jewish identities. Both programs aim to engage approximately 200 teens. The Jewish Educator will be responsible for teaching daily sessions, preparing material on specific topics, supporting teen Shabbat planning, providing content for evening and special programs, and fostering a pluralistic learning culture. This role requires strong Judaic knowledge, teaching experience with teens, proficiency in Jewish prayer, values, holidays, and rituals, and the ability to serve as a positive Jewish role model.
Requirements
- Strong Judaic knowledge and background
- Some experience teaching Jewish content
- Proficient in Jewish prayer, values, holidays, and rituals
- Capable teachers and motivators
- Experienced in working with teens
- Positive Jewish role models
Responsibilities
- Guiding teens to lead and participate in daily prayer experiences in creative and novel ways
- Serving as a resource and providing guidance for teens in their preparation for Shabbat services and rituals, programs, and activities
- Representing and teaching BBYO Culture, Jewish Values and Leadership, Judaic programming, Jewish identity
- Inspiring teens to embrace their Jewish journey
- Promoting and exemplifying BBYO’s pluralistic commitment
- Help with evening programs when needed
- Working with leadership staff and counselors to integrate the Educational Framework into overall programming
- Working with the song leaders to ensure thoughtful and inspiring Shabbat atmosphere
- Creating and executing Jewish enrichment sessions, daily rituals, and Shabbat (for both ILTC and Kallah)
- Making sure program participants are on-time to all meals, classes, and events
- 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
- Follow and Enforce all COVID camp guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
