Teva Educator

The Associated and its Agencies • Canaan, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Teva, a program of Adamah, is the premier Jewish environmental education program in North America. Our programming provides transformational experiences in nature for Jewish day school students and Isabella Freedman Retreat Center guests. We are seeking engaged, nature-inspired, creative, playful, and hard-working people to join our team of fall educators at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center. Teva aims to connect youth to the natural world, inspire environmental awareness and activism, and engage youth in Jewish culture and tradition. We are looking for educators who are excited to take part in this mission by leading and developing transformational experiences in nature. Educators spend their day outside with a group of students, and lead interactive curriculum that focuses on awareness, interconnectedness, ecology, and responsibility. Teva’s educators come from a diversity of backgrounds and contribute a variety of skills to the program. Musicians, teachers, wilderness leaders, artists, mentors, performers, athletes, scholars, and lovers of life are invited! All Teva educators are hired because they have demonstrated strong skills in working with children through prior experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong skills in working with children through prior experience.

Nice To Haves

• Musicians, teachers, wilderness leaders, artists, mentors, performers, athletes, scholars, and lovers of life are invited!

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to the natural world through exploration of the forest, farm, and campus of Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.
• Plan and lead outdoor learning blocks and electives to teach ecological and Jewish concepts, either solo or with a co-educator.
• Lead children’s programming during Adamah holiday retreats.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues.
• Participate in theatrical presentations, large scale games, evening programming, and song sessions.
• Support programming at meals for students and chaperones.
• Participate in Shacharit (morning prayer services) and add creative educational elements.
• Assist with development of curriculum, skits, and program materials.
• Participate in staff training and development (1/3 of total work time) and learn Teva’s curriculum.
• Prepare the site for the week, includes programming materials, set-up, and take-down.

Benefits

• Pay of $17.00 an hour; weeks range from 25/h to over 40 hours depending on programming.
• Room and board in a communal house provided by Adamah at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.
• Professional development and networking opportunities throughout the season.
• Opportunity to develop teaching skills in a creative experiential setting.
• Participation in vibrant, ecological, Jewish community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed