JCT Youth Director Position

Jewish Center of Teaneck (JCT) seeks a youth director (or youth director couple) to work with our rabbi and lay leaders to create outstanding educational programming for our youth (toddlers through teenagers). JCT is a warm and welcoming community built on love of Chesed, immersion in Torah, heartfelt Tefillah, unwavering commitment to Israel, and a commitment to make constructive contributions to broader society. Successful candidates must have a passion for Torah, Tefillah, Chesed, and Israel along with a love of children and a desire to create outstanding and creative programs to maximize child development and connection to community. In addition, s/he will be a self-starter with excellent communications skills and follow-through. Experience in formal/informal education is a plus, but not a prerequisite for the position. This is a part-time position. Additional hours will be required during the Holiday seasons. The Youth Director will be able to take off six Shabbatot during the year, but is responsible to identify a substitute for those weeks, who will be compensated for their time. Highly competitive salary offered. Responsibilities: Coordinates and oversees youth groups on Shabbat and holidays, hires and trains group leaders to effectively implement programming in groups, and supervises group leaders Develops creative youth programming throughout the year, which expands upon existing programming and seeks to draw new families to the synagogue community; core programming includes: an opening year event, Chanukah carnival, Purim carnival, and closing event, Parent-Child Learning on Saturday nights, and Chesed opportunities. Develops relationships with synagogue youth and their families Works closely with rabbi, lay leaders, and office administration with the big picture conceptualization of youth programming as well as manages budgetary and administrative details Presence at Shabbat morning groups and youth programs throughout the year is necessary Plays a key role in helping to foster a warm, welcoming environment for a diverse synagogue community Our most popular service. Subscribe to a weekly email of jobs! Other | Programming | Youth Groups Advisor Address

70 Sterling Place Teaneck, NJ United States

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