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Youth Director/Asst. Director of Education
Temple Beth El, Charlotte, North Carolina
Temple Beth El is searching for a dynamic, creative individual to serve as Youth Director and Assistant Director of Education, with a particular focus on informal education. This is an opportunity to grow as a Jewish educator in an exciting and dynamic congregational environment that values innovation. Competitive salary and benefits.
Responsibilities
As Youth Director:
- Serve as advisor for high school youth group
- Oversee three younger youth groups and supervise advisors
- Work with all congregational youth, including members of youth group, madrichim program, Teen Vocal Ensemble, Shabbat band, etc.
- Supervise future youth lounge; maintain office hours and be available to youth
- Coordinate College Connection program in conjunction with a lay leader
- Staff annual Confirmation trip to Washington, DC
- Potentially visit Camp Coleman each summer and staff youth Israel trips
As Assistant Director of Education:
- Develop and oversee informal education and family programming
- Coordinate Religious School Madrichim (Teaching Assistant) Program, and create leadership training for teenage madrichim. Assist with Junior Congregation at High Holidays
- Work with Education Director on some management and supervision of Religious School
- Teach in seventh grade and Hebrew High School, in partnership with clergy
Desired Skills:
- Knowledgeable and passionate about Judaism
- Involvement in and knowledge of Reform Judaism
- Previous Jewish programmatic and education experience (Jewish camping experience is a plus)
- Good organizational and communication skills; web savvy
- Comfort leading informal worship and rituals in youth context (Musical ability is a plus)
Who Are We?
Temple Beth El is a flourishing congregation with a membership of about 1,100 families. We are a welcoming, inclusive, mainstream Reform synagogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.
To apply, please send resume and salary requirements to Rabbi Micah Streiffer.
Email: mstreiffer@beth-el.com; Phone: 704-366-1948; Fax 704-366-1365.
Resumes must be received by March 26. Position begins July 1, 2010.
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