Job Title: B’nei Mitzvah Tutor
Department: Clergy
FLSA Status: $60 Per Half Hour (30 Minute Sessions)
Schedule: Weekday evenings (5:00 – 7:00 PM) or Sundays (12:00 – 2:00 PM); hours may vary slightly
Reports to: Senior Cantor

About Us

Temple Emanu-El, a vibrant Reform synagogue located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is seeking enthusiastic and experienced B’nei Mitzvah Tutors to join our dedicated educational team. Tutors will work closely with students to prepare them for their B’nei Mitzvah ceremonies by teaching liturgical prayers, Torah portion, and Haftarah portion, ensuring they are confident and prepared to lead from the bimah on the Shabbat morning of their B’nei Mitzvah.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized instruction in Torah and Haftarah chanting using the Lithuanian Binder trope
• Teach Hebrew reading and prayer skills in alignment with Temple Emanu-El’s curriculum
• Support students in building confidence, fluency, and a sense of ownership over their B’nei Mitzvah preparation
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that celebrates each student’s unique journey

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Lithuanian Binder trope and Hebrew reading
• Experience teaching in Jewish educational settings
• Passionate about Jewish learning and ritual practice
• Reliable, self-motivated, and an effective communicator
• Warm, engaging, and able to build rapport with students and families
• Available a minimum of two days per week: Sundays (12:00–2:00 PM) or weekdays (4:00–7:00 PM) from September 8 through May 28
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resumé to the B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator at bneimitzvah@emanuelnyc.org.

Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Congregation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.