After School Hebrew Program Facilitators

After School Hebrew Program Facilitators

(Kindergarten to 7th Grade) Neziner Limudim at Temple BZBI

Mission Statement

Neziner Limudim is part of the larger Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI) community in Center City Philadelphia. We aim to build a program together in which students are engaged in participatory and joyful learning of prayer-based Hebrew learning  and Judaic traditions, within a supportive community of peers and educators. Our facilitators are essential partners in achieving this vision and valued members of our community. 

Positions are available to staff on:

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM
• Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
• Shabbat (Saturday) from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Additional opportunities are available for PreCare starting at 3:00 PM on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.

The Ideal Candidate…

(Important: candidates who fulfill 80% of the following characteristics are encouraged to apply)

• Is passionate about creating a classroom culture that values every individual and their contributions
• Is excited to work with, teach, and learn from students
• Enjoys creating and nurturing relationships with students
• Has formal or informal education experience or experience working with youth in other settings (i.e. summer camps, youth groups, after school programs, etc)
• Has strong Hebrew reading and writing skills
• Fluent spoken Hebrew is NOT a requirement, but is an advantage!
• Has a solid working familiarity with Jewish culture, community, holidays, history and Torah (such as Bible stories, important values or texts, etc)

Main Responsibilities and Other Important Information

As a Facilitator in the program, you are expected to:

• Create a safe classroom environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, build community with one another, and feel respected and welcomed by you and their peers.
• Adhere to the curriculum and learning goals as defined by the Director, teach in a manner consistent with them and abide by the values of the BZBI synagogue community.
• Submit required employee paperwork and background checks as communicated by the Director and synagogue staff.
• Attend a Staff Orientation and Training Conference in late August 2024.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development training as scheduled during the year by the Director in coordination with all facilitators.
• Be able to implement a lesson plan to instruct Hebrew and Prayer Activities and if necessary be able to prepare and submit a lesson plan.
• Send a short class email to families periodically to communicate with caregivers about their child and what they have been learning with you.
• Open the learning space 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the session, and remain until every child has been dismissed. You are responsible for ascertaining that children are dismissed only according to the authorization provided by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

Benefits

• BZBI synagogue membership
• Competitive compensation based on experience and educational background
• Complimentary High Holiday tickets for you (and your spouse/partner if applicable)
• Kiddush Luncheon on Saturdays after services or Shabbat No’ar facilitation.
• Costs associated with attendance at required staff development sessions will be paid by BZBI.
• The opportunity to make an impact with an inquisitive and curious group of kids and to be part of a thriving, diverse, and values-driven synagogue community.