Kallah Jewish Educator - Summer 2026

BBYO • Preston Township, PA

7h • $3,200 - $3,900 • Onsite

About The Position

BBYO Summer Experiences bring together the best of the year-round AZA and BBG experience—lessons in leadership, community service, global connections, exploration and a deep understanding of Jewish heritage and tradition. For decades, our programs at camp and on campus have served as second homes for teens. BBYO Summer Experiences welcome a community of teens from across North America and more than 40 international communities to ensure that teens build a diverse network of lifelong friends.
International Kallah is a 3-week Jewish learning and spirituality institute that inspires teens to explore their Jewish identities and interests in a diverse, pluralistic setting encouraging questioning and experimentation. Kallah participants gain important Judaic skills and come away feeling a deeper connection to Jewish study, Israel, and community. Kallah is expected to reach approximately 200 teens.

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 that are inspired by building and being a part of powerful pluralistic communities.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years of work experience.
• Proficient in some variation of Jewish prayer, values, holidays, or rituals.
• Experience with youth or teens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching daily sessions/classes.
• Preparing material on a topic area, with the support of other staff.
• Supporting teens on Shabbat planning, providing insight and content for evening and special programs.
• Helping to create a pluralistic learning culture at camp.
• Guiding teens to lead and participate in daily prayer experiences in creative and innovative 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.
• Helping with evening programs as needed.
• Working with leadership staff and counselors to integrate BBYO’s Educational Framework into programming.
• Working with song leaders to ensure a thoughtful and inspiring spiritual atmosphere.
• Creating a minimum of three Limmud courses (2 classes per day for 3 weeks across four days each).
• Offering a series of ‘how to’ classes and unique electives throughout the week as well as on Shabbat.
• Engaging publicly in spirited debate about Jewish practice, Jewish law, Israel and the Jewish community.
• Participating as a full ‘character’ of camp in all BBYO traditional, social and community-building moments.
• Helping to foster powerful, moving milestones throughout the Kallah program to yield lasting impact.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation is on a scale and is based on previous experience and educational background: $3200-$3900
• Educators will be compensated $250 for completing pre-work and attending required meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level