Schoool and Youth Assistant

WHO ARE WE?

Agudas Achim Congregation is a growing, welcoming egalitarian congregation that prioritizes inclusion, spirituality, and social action.
The Religious School is a vital part of the Agudas Achim community and we seek a new School and Youth Assistant to join the team.
The School and Youth Assistant is a key staff position. Agudas Achim is affiliated with the Conservative Movement.

WHO DO WE SEEK?

We are looking for a capable, warm, effective, and reliable person to become the new School and Youth Assistant. This is a part time
position averaging 25 hours a week. The Assistant works closely with the Education and Youth Director to develop and maintain a
creative, inclusive, professionally run supplemental Jewish education program. They must have strong executive and organizational
skills and pay close attention to detail. The right person for this job should be familiar with educational environments and have an
affinity for and understanding of all types of children. The Assistant must be a team player when working with colleagues and
understand the importance and etiquette of confidentiality when dealing with school matters. The Assistant is often the “face of the
school” and as such needs a positive confident style when working with current Religious School families and staff. They must also
share the spirit of the community when welcoming new and prospective families. The Assistant works closely and creatively with the
Education and Youth Director in all arenas. While s/he takes direction from the Director, when necessary s/he must show initiative
and problem solving skills. The Assistant answers to the Education and Youth Director and the Executive Director. The Assistant is a
part of the synagogue administrative support team. All Agudas Achim Staff must pass a background check prior to their first day of
work.

WORK HOURS

The School and Youth Assistant is a part time year-round position. When school is not in session a regular schedule is set
in consultation with the Director.
HOURS REQUIRED ON SITE DURING SCHOOL YEAR
? Sundays 5.5 hours (8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
? Tuesdays 3.5 hours (4:00 pm - 7:30 p.m)
REMAINING SCHOOL YEAR HOURS The remaining 16 hours are split between on site and remote work. Scheduling
these hours is done with the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

- The right person for this job should be familiar with Jewish customs and the Jewish calendar. If they don’t have
this background, then they should be open to learning about these customs and traditions.
- All employees at Agudas Achim are required to pass a background check before starting their duties.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Good customer service skills and positive attitude
- Ability to multi-task and to remain calm in a busy environment
- Working knowledge of office equipment, printers, copiers, and phones
- Experience in an K-12 environment a plus
- Knowledge of ShulCloud a plus
- Experience as an administrative assistant a plus
- High School degree or GED required

SALARY: Starting salary for this position is $30,000 - $32,000 a year. Agudas Achim Salaries are commensurate
with experience and are competitive for the area. The position also has some benefits including paid time off, inclusion
in our retirement plan, and the ability to pay into a medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
For additional information about this job contact [email protected].
To apply for this position send cover letter and resume to
Chaya Silver at [email protected]