Sesame Workshop seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial Project Coordinator for Shalom Sesame, a multimedia Jewish education project produced by the organization behind Sesame Street. This position will help shape and implement a plan to establish Shalom Sesame as a go-to resource for Jewish content that engages families with young children and offers tools to the Jewish educational community. The Project Coordinator reports to the Vice President, Project Director for Shalom Sesame. Position is 3-5 days per week, from July – December, with possibility of extension.
Responsibilities:
· Oversee regular updates of ShalomSesame.org, and serve as managing editor of the site, sourcing and contributing content in collaboration with production and creative teams
· Coordinate the development of a new content, collaborating with educational advisors, producers, the digital media team, creative, and legal/finance advisors
· Develop social media, e-newsletter and online partnership strategies to promote and syndicate ShalomSesame.org content
· Manage on-the-ground outreach strategies and steward partnerships with like-minded organizations to distribute content and reach target audiences in innovative ways
Oversee creation of community engagement materials for print and web
· Track budgets and create reporting mechanisms for project goals
· Work with fundraising staff to support presentations to major donors
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree required,
· Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Jewish community outreach and content development
· Fluent in YouTube channel and Facebook page management, in addition to familiarity with Google Analytics
· Experience with digital media projects, and content management systems. Excellent computer and technology skills, including all Microsoft Office applications
· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with a proven history of building and maintaining professional relationships
· Ability to write clearly and persuasively
· Detail oriented with proven ability to take initiative
To Apply:
Position is open until filled. Please send résumé and cover letter and salary requirements. Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we unfortunately will not be able to respond to all inquiries. Email to shalomsesame@sesame.org
About Shalom Sesame:
Produced by Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street around the world, Shalom Sesame is a multimedia education project created to teach North American children about Jewish culture and Israel. Projected to reach millions of families, Shalom Sesame includes twelve half-hour episodes available on DVD; national PBS broadcasts of select episodes; SesameWorkshop.org, a website with video, games and family education materials; books, magazines and print materials; and, community events in partnership with organizations around the country. Visit us at www.SesameWorkshop.org.
About Sesame Workshop:
Sesame Workshop, a not-for-profit educational organization, creates innovative and engaging content to help all children reach their highest potential. For more than 40 years, the Workshop has been a global pioneer in educating and entertaining children through multiple media. The organization grounds its work in research to understand how media helps children learn, develop and grow. Sesame Workshop is best known as the creator of Sesame Street, The Electric Company and Pinky Dinky Doo.
Filed under: Administrative, Education, Entertainment, Management, NYC, Part Time.
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a K-5 dual-language public charter school located in Brooklyn, NY, serving a diverse population and committed to academic excellence and Hebrew language proficiency for students in grades K through 5. We seek dynamic, caring, dedicated, and professional educators who would relish the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues, a diverse student body and an innovative program for the 2013-2014 school year.
Current opportunities include:
NYS Certified Physical Education teacher
NYS Certified General Education teacher
Full Time Reading/Literacy Specialist
NYS Certified ESL teacher
Full Time Hebrew Language teachers
Full Time School Data Manager
Qualified individuals should submit their cover letter and resume to:
Head of School
positions@hlacharterschool.org
Filed under: Child Care, Education, Hebrew Speaking.
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a new K-5 dual-language public charter school serving a diverse population and committed to academic excellence and Hebrew language proficiency that will open in NYC CSD 3 in August 2013 with 156 students in grades K & 1.
We seek dynamic, caring, dedicated, and professional educators who would relish the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues, a diverse student body and an innovative program for the 2013-2014 school year.
Current opportunities include:
All Hebrew teachers must be fluent speakers, readers and writers of Modern Hebrew. Degree in early childhood or elementary education; classroom experience a must; ability to differentiate instruction for different learning styles and needs.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in English torpnatman@harlemhebrewcharter.org
Competitive compensation package
Equal opportunity employer
Filed under: Education, NYC, NYJJB Featured Jobs.
Full-time teachers wanted for progressive, non-denominational Jewish Day School with children ages 3 through fifth grade. Must be fluent in Hebrew and able to integrate Judaic studies and secular studies.
Degree in progressive early childhood or elementary education; classroom experience a must; knowledge of Jewish tradition, practice and culture; ability to differentiate instruction for different learning styles and needs.
Citizenship, Green Card or appropriate Visa to permit work in US. Please email resumes (IN ENGLISH) using the link below.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. For more information: www.beitrabban.org/work-at-beit-rabban/
Filed under: Education, Hebrew Speaking, NYJJB Featured Jobs.
Director of Education
The Director of Education would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of educational content for the network of Information Security Media Group (ISMG) publications. This will include developing curriculum, selecting speakers, maintaining a board of advisors, developing webinars, presenting training sessions, and expanding the team over time to bring on colleagues who can contribute to the training process.
In just five years ISMG has established a strong presence in this space, becoming the preferred source of content — including content no one else offers — in the industry. In this position we’re looking for an insightful expert who can direct the path of our education and continue to expand our curriculum with impactful education our customers rely on. ISMG publishes multiple digital media sites offering news, views, research and education on the top industry, security, regulatory and technology challenges facing information security leaders worldwide including; BankInfoSecurity, CUInfoSecurity, GovInfoSecurity, HealthcareInfoSecurity, InfoRiskToday, DataBreachToday, and CareersInfoSecurity. Each site is guided by an advisory board of renowned thought leaders from business, government and education. Our suite of educational webinars offers hands-on training by knowledgeable practitioners, and our custom research is routinely featured at leading industry events such as RSA Conference and BAI Payment Connect.
Requirements:
- Subject matter expertise in a range of security topics. Including (but not limited to); security program development & management, compliance, audit, fraud, vendor management, etc.
- Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills.
- Exposure to international marketing a plus.
- Technical savvy - experience in IT / technology is preferred, and familiarity with webinar development is a plus.
- Experience in banking or healthcare sector a plus.
The Role: Reporting to Senior Management, you will join as the key driving force in the direction and development of our education. You will use your own experience, industry trends, and emerging threats to develop in-depth education with actionable advice for our customers. The level of education our premium webinars have been the foundation of our success and have provided the distinguishing factor that sets ISMG above other publications in our space. We have assembled an extensive curriculum of webinars over the years and have the ability to track the topics and concerns that matter most our customers. Provide a large information base to draw from when, prioritizing and planning the educational calendar. This valuable user behavior information (for example, trending topics, past webinar registrations, article views, etc.) will prove useful in determining the potential success of each course.
What your role will include:
Curriculum Development - determining premium course topics and creating meaningful sessions that provide a solution to industry problems.
Speaker Selection - finding notable industry experts and practitioners to collaborate as educational sessions speakers.
Webinar Production - moderating, presenting, determining session agenda, and developing Q&A.
Team Expansion - maintaining a dynamic board of advisors to draw knowledge of industry trends, and emerging threats for an educational development agenda. Also, finding industry experts and practitioners to join our team as webinar presenters and contributors.
Benefits include:
- Medical and 401k Plan available.
- Friendly work environment.
- Easy access to New York and Philadelphia
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE! (within commutable distance to Princeton, NJ)
Filed under: Education, Information Technology, Internet, New Jersey, New Media, Technology.
Mount Freedom Jewish Center (Randolph NJ) a warm, friendly, open/modern Orthodox community in Mount Freedom, New Jersey seeks a part time Youth Director. We are looking for a caring, creative and experienced leader to work with our youth, professional staff and volunteers.
We are a small (but growing), informal, close community. We share in each other’s lives, learning and celebrating together. We gladly welcome all visitors and new members.
Position reports to: Rabbi Menashe East
Hours: approximately 20 hours/week including occasional Shabbat and Sundays.
Position Summary:
The Youth Director creates and oversees programming and leadership development for synagogue youth in grades pre-K through 12. The function is to foster social, spiritual, educational, and social action programming for our children in order to deepen their connections to Judaism and to Israel.
Professional Requirements and Skills:
Strong Jewish identity and background in youth programming.
Strong organizational, project management and leadership skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Creative, high energy able to communicate “infectious enthusiasm” for Judaism.
Demonstrated ability and enjoyment in working with youth of all ages.
Knowledge of child development issues.
Computer experience including word-processing, database, graphics, spreadsheet applications and social media.
Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
General Duties, Youth Director:
Plan and implement Shabbat, Holiday and other programming for children working closely with the Rabbi, Youth Committee and synagogue volunteers.
Oversee major events sponsored by the synagogue, such as the Purim Carnival and Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations
Empower youth and teens to create and run programming (with adult supervision) and to become leaders.
Serve as staff liaison to the synagogue’s Youth Committee.
Communicate regularly with parents and youth and foster healthy communication habits among the children.
Publicize youth programs with monthly calendar, flyers, social media, emails, synagogue bulletin, etc.
Document activities and keep records for institutional memory.
Prepare and manage the annual youth budget and keep track of funds, submit receipts for expenses, and other administrative aspects of running the youth activities.
Attend appropriate staff meetings as needed to coordinate with synagogue staff and clergy.
Other duties as requested by the Rabbi or Director.
Cover letter should include an outline of a successful youth program – from planning through implementation - which the candidate led
Filed under: Child Care, Education, New Jersey, Non-Profit, Part Time, Social Work.
Northern
Westchester, NY, Religious School looking for talented, motivated and energetic
teachers for Hebrew school positions in grades K-7. Teachers must be able to teach a love of Judaism
and to impart a knowledge of Jewish tradition, values and community. Teachers must
be able to read and teach Hebrew. Teachers
must be innovative and able to excite students to learn and become involved in synagogue
life.
If this describes you as a teacher, please send your resume.
Filed under: Education, Part Time, Westchester.
Community Synagogue of Rye, a dynamic and innovative Reform synagogue in Westchester County, New York, seeks an experienced, warm and visionary leader who will further our mission in engaging and educating young families and will continue our program’s reputation of excellence. We are seeking a director who has demonstrated the ability to support children as individuals, build a community of learners and cultivate strong relationships among families, parents, teachers and children of various faiths and backgrounds.
Community Synagogue’s Director of Early Childhood Education is a key member of the Senior Professional Staff, working in close partnership with the Clergy, Executive Director, and Educators, to create vibrant, nurturing and meaningful educational opportunities for our children and their families that help us to come closer to our vision of engaging families with Jewish life and integrating them into the greater synagogue community.
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
· Develop and implement the highest level of curriculum integrating Judaism with excellent early childhood practices
· Designing transformative ongoing professional learning in a collaborative manner
· Administration of Early Childhood Center, including marketing, fiscal management, registration and communication
· Ensure compliance with all licensing requirements of the State of New York
· Create and implement annual calendar to include school, family and outreach events
· Recruitment, supervision, evaluation and development of ECC staff
· Partner with lay leadership to further the mission of the school and to assure community synergy and buy in
· Participate in synagogue life and facilitate ECC holiday programming
· Maintain up-to-date records on students and staff
Qualifications and skills:
· MA or higher in early childhood or related field
· Strong ability to articulate vision and bring relevant stakeholders on board
· Minimum of 3 year’s experience in early childhood education
· Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
· Familiarity with and Passion for Liberal Judaism
· Proven leadership skills
· Demonstrated supervisory skills and experience
· Ability to approach with a positive attitude, a sense of humor and enthusiasm.
· Competent in use of technology and social media
· NY State license for teaching and/or Administration
Position begins July 1, 2013. Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed upon receipt. We encourage a prompt response.
Filed under: Education.
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a new K-5 dual-language public charter school serving a diverse population and committed to academic excellence and Hebrew language proficiency that will open in NYC CSD 3 in August 2013 with 156 students in grades K & 1.
We seek dynamic, caring, dedicated, and professional educators who would relish the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues, a diverse student body and an innovative program for the 2013-2014 school year.
Current opportunities include:
-Kindergarten Teachers (General Studies
-Kindergarten Teachers (Hebrew Studies)
-Grade 1 Teachers (General Studies)
-Grade 1 Teachers (Hebrew Studies)
-Music/Hebrew Teacher
-Physical Education Teacher
-Reading Teacher
-ESL Teacher
All Hebrew teachers must be fluent speakers, readers and writers of Modern Hebrew.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to rpnatman@harlemhebrewcharter.org
Competitive compensation package
Equal opportunity employer
Send resume and cover letter to:
rpnatman@harlemhebrewcharter.org
Please indicate position you are applying for in subject line
Filed under: Education.
FULL-TIME RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATOR
Central Synagogue, New York City
Central Synagogue, a Reform congregation of over 2000 families in midtown Manhattan, seeks to hire full-time educators for its innovative Religious School.
As part of Central Synagogue’s Education Department, the Religious School shares its vision to continually raise the bar in innovative Jewish learning experiences across all ages. We are known by our congregants and beyond as an incubator for excellence in education. Children love to participate and adults seek us out—we create and nurture a community of literate, engaged Jews.
Our educators work to create, plan and implement formal and informal learning experiences for our K-9th grade students and their families, including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, enrichment activities, and social action projects.
We seek creative and dynamic educators, committed to professional growth and working collaboratively. Our faculty is very knowledgeable in Judaism and Jewish culture, and shares a love for learning and for Jewish education. They serve as role models to our students and engage daily with parents, clergy and staff. This is a challenging position with tremendous opportunity for achievement.
Responsibilities include:
• team-driven curriculum writing, planning and assessment
• daily classroom teaching to grades K-9
• ongoing evaluation of student achievement
• regular communication with parents
• family programming and parent education
• home and internet-based learning initiatives
• involvement in broader synagogue programming
• ongoing engagement with staff and congregants in formal and informal ways
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree (Masters degree a plus)
· 2 years of work experience preferred
· a minimum of 2 years of previous teaching or camp counselor experience
· excellent organizational and communication skills (oral, written and interpersonal)
· solid Jewish background and literacy
· dedication to teaching and experience working with children
· passion for Judaism and Jewish education
· strong work ethic, flexibility in schedule
· familiarity with Reform Judaism
· facility with Hebrew language
· enthusiastic about working with children
This is a full-time position with benefits. Position is available beginning August 5, 2013. Periodic evening and weekend work is expected throughout the academic year, including Shabbat and High Holy Days.
Application
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. Please reference “Religious School Educator” in subject line of your email. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Filed under: Education, Job Locations, NYC.
