Senior Educator, Unpacked Teens
About The Position
Unpacked for Educators, the education division of OpenDor Media, is hiring a Senior Educator to run its teen programs, including school retreats, regional fellowships, and Jewish camp programming. Working with the Senior Program Director, who sets program strategy, the Senior Educator keeps Unpacked Scholars, fellowships, and camp programming on track. The role serves as the day-to-day contact for partner schools and camps, coordinates Education Associates, and facilitates retreats and sessions with teens. The Senior Educator leads relationships and programming with Jewish camps, coordinates school and fellowship programs, develops and reviews educational materials, and mentors Education Associates. Programs help teens explore Jewish identity and Israel, strengthen relationships, and build a national community. The position is fully remote, with travel of up to 50% of the time, mostly for national weekday trips and summer camp visits.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in Jewish and Israel education, including classroom teaching, ideally at the high-school level.
- At least 2 years running or coordinating educational programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in education or Jewish studies.
- Strong facilitation skills and comfort leading large groups of teens.
- Track record of taking programs from planning through execution, including logistics, timelines, partner communication, and deliverables.
- Deep knowledge of Israel and Jewish content, with the ability to design strong sessions and review others’ work.
- Experience building working relationships with schools, camps, or community partners.
- Strong organization and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities.
- Commitment to the organization’s core values, including being proudly Zionist and rooted in nuance and complexity.
- Comfort with Google Workspace, Slack, Wrike, and Zoom, and day-to-day use of AI tools such as Claude.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, mostly on national weekday trips, plus summer camp visits.
Nice To Haves
- Living in or near New York or New Jersey.
- Experience in the Jewish camp field as staff, educator, or partner.
- Experience mentoring or supervising educators, staff, or counselors.
- Familiarity with Project-Based Learning, Learning by Design, and experiential education.
- Experience with grant reporting or program data.
- Hebrew proficiency and familiarity with Israeli audiences.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the day-to-day contact for partner schools and sites, keeping Unpacked Scholars and regional teen fellowships running consistently and on schedule.
- Lead Jewish camp partnerships, including relationships with camp directors, site visits, staff training, and programming that brings Unpacked content into informal, experiential settings.
- Facilitate retreats and fellowship sessions where teens explore Jewish identity and Israel and build lasting relationships.
- Create and refine sessions, lesson plans, and presentation decks rooted in Project-Based Learning and experiential education; review materials for quality before use.
- Coordinate Education Associates’ schedules and retreat preparation, mentor them in facilitation and content, and support speaking engagements for Unpacked for Educators and ConnectED.
Benefits
- Fully remote work with flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Competitive salary.
- Paid days off for Jewish and national holidays, plus vacation and sick time.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and LTD insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.
- High level of autonomy and direct access to leadership.
- Warm, collaborative culture and great colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
