Lead Facilitator, Jewish Day School Educational Leaders Collaborative

Position Summary:

Gateways is seeking a lead facilitator to be the backbone of a new initiative built on the premise: teachers are scientists of learning, equipped to experiment with fidelity, observe outcomes and refine practice. Its purpose is to invert the prevailing default- in which tier-one instruction is general and specialists are pulled in when students struggle- by building general education capacity on the front end, so that classrooms are universally designed for diverse learners and specialists are freed to do the work only they can do. This work is likely to be targeted at K-5 instruction.

The lead facilitator will be a sustained, paid professional engagement designing the learning arc with school leaders, convening the cohort, coaching between sessions, bringing in subject matter experts on specific topics, and holding schools accountable to the deliverables that distinguish this work from standard professional development. This is primarily a school-year position, 2-3 days a week, and reports to the Director of Day School Programs. The position is grant-based with a two-year opportunity or more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design the learning arc in collaboration with school leaders and the Slifka advisory committee. The two core topics are tier-one instructional strengthening and formative assessment; additional topics (executive function, behavioral case consultation, social-emotional and mental health capacity, admissions and enrollment boundaries) may be folded in based on cohort priorities.
• Convene the cohort of up to 20 educators (roughly two per school) across a September kickoff retreat, regular sessions through the school year (mix of in-person and virtual), and a year-end convening. Sessions starting the second half of year 1 are structured as “laboratory meetings”—the cohort co-designs a lesson, protocol, or instructional approach; cohort members implement it at their own schools; the group reconvenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and how to refine.
• Coach between sessions with light-touch check-ins for cohort representatives and the school-based learning labs they convene internally. The collaborative’s learning has to diffuse to educators who aren’t at the table; the facilitator is the connective tissue that makes that happen.
• Curate and bring in outside expertise on specific topics as the cohort surfaces them to shed light on research, insight, and new ideas— for example, an executive function specialist, training and implementation of a multi-sensory literacy program, a clinical consultant. The facilitator is responsible for the quality of every voice in the room.
• Steward concrete deliverables. Each topic cycle produces a tangible output: a vetted shortlist of recommended K–5 math or literacy curricula, a shared framework for adapting tier-one practice for diverse learners, a cross-school formative assessment protocol.
• Jointly approve discretionary experimentation funds with each head of school. Schools can apply for funds to pilot ideas emerging from the cohort. Funds are released against specific proposals, not awarded upfront, and the facilitator and head of school jointly agree that each deployment is worth trying and aligned with the collaborative’s learning arc.
• Hold schools accountable to participation criteria that determine eligibility for Year 2 continuation: minimum session attendance, contribution to deliverables, convening of a school-based learning lab, and adoption of at least one collaborative output as ratified school policy or practice.
• Co-develop the evaluation framework with schools and the advisory committee at the September kickoff, so data collection is embedded from the start. Year 1 success looks like cultural and behavioral shift in participating teachers; Years 2–3 look toward measurable student-level outcomes.
• Time commitment: approximately 200 hours per year, distributed across the Fall kickoff retreat (one full day, currently targeted at Fall 2026), regular cohort sessions through the school year, between-session coaching of cohort members and school-based learning labs, year-end convening, and design/curation work between sessions. The cadence is likely more front loaded in the first year than the second year.

Qualifications

The best-fit facilitator will bring a fresh perspective, the ability to frame challenges in new ways. They should be able to build credibility across a diverse network of Jewish Day Schools while remaining neutral and focused on the work. Experience outside the Jewish day school ecosystem may help foster these qualities, but candidates from within the network who demonstrate them should also be considered.

• Experience with various student assessment tools and strategies: additional experience coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Master’s degree in special education or related field
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education
• Deep substantive expertise in some combination of: tier-one instructional practice, special education, universal design for learning, formative assessment and data-driven instruction, and school-based change management. Breadth across these is more important than mastery of any single one; the facilitator does not need to be the expert in the room on every topic but must know enough to vet who is.
• Current classroom proximity. Experience as a teacher and administrator in school setting. Recent, meaningful time spent in schools and as close to instruction as possible, ideally through current or recent classroom teaching, coaching, modeling practice, observing instruction, and supporting educators with students.
• Experience designing professional learning for adult learners. The ability to translate ideas and evidence into dynamic, high-energy learning experiences that engage experienced educators and school leaders.
• A dynamic, high-energy facilitation style. The ability to create momentum, hold the attention of a room, and make participants want to return and engage deeply in the work.
• A track record of sustained facilitation, including multi-month or multi-year engagements with educator cohorts and responsibility for the quality of the program as a whole.
• An orientation to teachers as professionals. The cultural premise of this initiative—teachers as scientists of learning—is not rhetoric. The facilitator must operate from that stance authentically.
• Thoughtful communication skills: professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Jewish day schools/private schools is helpful but not required. We are happy to provide network context, history, and stakeholder maps.
• We have a strong preference for someone in the Greater Boston area who can spend meaningful time with participants in their schools and facilitate in person.

Salary:

$150-$200 per hour based on experience

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Grants Coordinator (Part-Time)

Position Summary:

The Grant Coordinator is a part-time position responsible for securing financial resources through expert grant writing, managing a portfolio of foundation relationships, grant prospecting, and report management. The position reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. Gateways is based in Newton, MA, and operates in a hybrid work environment that includes both remote work and regular in-person collaboration, with office space available and actively used to support collaboration, meetings, and organizational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and submit compelling and high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications that align with Gateways’ programs and funding priorities.
• Maintain a grants calendar to ensure the timely submission of all proposals and reports.
• Manage all post-award activities, including budget reconciliation, tracking deliverables, and preparing accurate and persuasive interim and final reports.
• Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify new funding opportunities that match Gateways’ mission and current needs.
• Cultivate and steward strong, long-term relationships with program officers and foundation staff in collaboration with program and finance staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated professional experience in successful grant writing, securing funds from foundations, corporations, or government agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with Jewish customs and traditions a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to different audiences (e.g., program officers, major donors, volunteers).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Successfully working as a member of a team and working cross departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• A passion for and commitment to Gateways’ mission.

Salary:

This is a year-round, 20-hour/week position to include flexibility within the schedule.

• Salary range of between $30,000 -$40,000 based on experience.
• Benefits package includes the opportunity to participate in a flexible spending account, 403(b) with a 3% match, and a generous package for time away from work, including vacation, sick time, and Jewish and Federal holidays. No health insurance is included.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Student Support Specialist

Position Summary:

The Student Support Specialist is a part-time position responsible for supporting students and teens who participate in Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School on Sundays. Students in the Gateways Hebrew School range in age from 5 to 18 and have a variety of special educational needs. The Student Support Specialist will support the learning and behavior of the students in the program and provide oversight and coaching to the teen volunteers who support the students. The position reports to the Teen Volunteer Coordinator. The Accessible Hebrew School meets on Sundays in Newton, MA from 9:15 am to 1:45 pm during the school year, excluding Jewish holidays and public school vacations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of learning and behavioral strategies for students attending Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School
• Supervise teens working with students in partnership with the Teen Volunteer Coordinator, and provide coaching and support as needed during the program.
• Respond to crises and other challenging incidents as needed, and complete any necessary documentation.
• Meet regularly with the Teen Volunteer Coordinator to review plans and goals for students.
• Be on site on Sunday mornings by 30 minutes prior to first scheduled session on class days.
• Participate in scheduled sessions (9:30-11:00 am and 12:00-1:30 pm) with meeting time in between as needed.
• Support teachers with classroom set-up and clean-up.
• Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year).
• Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Director of the Gateways Accessible Hebrew School.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in special education or related field
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required
• Enjoy working with children

Salary:

$250-350 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Digital Course Designer (Summer Part-Time)

Position Summary:

Gateways is seeking a creative and skilled instructional designer to support the development of an asynchronous online course, “Meeting the Needs of All Learners in Jewish Day Schools.” This is an exciting summer (6-8 weeks) opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project that will help Jewish day school educators better support students with disabilities. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with Gateways’ inclusion and day school experts, led by the Director of Professional Learning and Consultation, in an iterative process to build, refine, and finalize the course.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop an engaging, interactive asynchronous online course on inclusive practices for Jewish day school educators.
• Collaborate closely with Gateways’ inclusion and day school experts to integrate subject matter expertise into course content.
• Apply visual and artistic skills to create a polished, professional, and learner-centered course experience.
• Work iteratively with the Director of Professional Learning and Consultation to incorporate feedback and revisions throughout the design process.
• Organize and synthesize information from multiple sources into cohesive and accessible course modules.

Qualifications (Required):

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design and the development of online or elearning courses.
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong visual and artistic sensibility with the ability to design visually compelling, user-friendly course materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively and responsively in an iterative feedback process.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Background or experience in education, special education, or inclusion.
• Connection to or knowledge of the Jewish community or Jewish educational settings.

Salary:

Expected compensation is $15-$20 per hour.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

B’nei Mitzvah Teacher 2026-2027

Position Summary:

B’nei Mitzvah Teacher is a part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning in September 2026. The B’nei Mitzvah Teacher is responsible for leading the B’nei Mitzvah class in B’nei Mitzvah preparation and Jewish educational activities. Students in the Gateways B’nei Mitzvah program range in age from 11 to 15 and have a variety of special educational needs. The classroom teachers are encouraged to be creative, dynamic, and innovative in designing lesson plans to meet this wide range of needs. The position reports to the Director or Jewish Education Programs. The B’nei Mitzvah program meets on Sundays from 12:00-1:30pm during the school year excluding Jewish holidays and public-school vacations. This teacher would be on-site on Sundays in Newton, MA from 11:00am -2:00pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and teach class sessions on Sundays

• Assume primary responsibility for teaching class(es) and provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans and supplementary materials, based on existing curriculum and in collaboration with our Education Specialist
• Develop and implement plans for individual accommodations and modifications
• Prepare a weekly communication letter to parents including curriculum and activities for the week
• Meet regularly with Program Director, Educational Specialist, and/or other staff to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons

Manage and organize classroom

• Ensure all materials are clearly labeled and stored in designated areas
• Maintain a clutter-free environment to support concentration and minimize distractions
• Organize shelves, bins, and work areas in a logical and accessible manner
• Restock supplies as needed and alert admin if materials are running low
• Ensure visual supports and tools are visible, updated, and easy to access
• Implement and adapt an organization method (e.g., checklists, color-coded bins, digital logs) to keep track of materials each week
• Collaborate with staff to ensure systems support individual student routines and classroom flow

Monitor student progress

• Review students’ forms, reports and school IEPs
• Review weekly teen data sheets from the session
• Speak with parents and/or school if more information as needed, at beginning of year and/or during the school year
• Meet with volunteer(s) (one to one aides) to review each child’s needs and goals beginning of the year, and additional times as needed
• Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection, photographs, anecdotes, etc.
• Write end of year progress report for each child

Required meetings/attendance

• Be on site at the Sunday program by 1 hour prior to first scheduled session on class days
• Participate in scheduled sessions with meeting time as needed.
• Classroom clean-up at the end of the sessions
• Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year, and as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year)

Other duties as requested by the Program Director

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in special education or related field
• Experience working with students with disabilities required
• Ability to read Hebrew and knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions required
• Ability to read Torah and Haftorah preferred but not required
• Enjoy working with children

Salary:

• $160-$225 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience
• Potential to increase scope and hours of work overtime, if appropriate.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Mitzvah Mensches Co-Teacher

Position Summary:

The Mitzvah Mensches Social Action Youth Group is a program for post-Bnei Mitzvah teens and focuses on “social action through social interaction.” With support from a 1:1 teen volunteer, students with disabilities and diverse learning needs explore themes of philanthropy and social justice while working in an inclusive class environment. Through a multisensory curriculum, students engage in meaningful Jewish learning focusing on Jewish values, text, and prayer. The Mitzvah Mensches assistant teacher is responsible for working collaboratively with other teachers to create an inclusive and meaningful experience for the students and teen volunteers. Mitzvah Mensches meets on Sundays in Newton, MA from 12:00-1:30 pm. This position reports to the Director of Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead group of teens in philanthropic and social activities

• Partner with lead Mitzvah Mensches teacher in implementing pre-determined lesson plans
• Provide support and guidance to students and teens during class sessions including specific strategies in differentiation for a wide range of student needs
• Foster social opportunities between teens as they engage in activities and discussion
• Other duties as requested by the Program Director

Required meetings/attendance

• Be on site by 11:30 am (leave at 2:00 pm)
• Participate in scheduled planning meeting times, as needed
• Set-up classroom prior to teens arriving and clean-up classroom at the end of the sessions

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Must be a creative and innovative thinker
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required
• Must enjoy working with teens

Salary:

$100-$160 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

She’arim Lead Teacher (Part-Time)

Position Summary:

The Jewish special education teacher (She’arim Lead Teacher) is a part-time Sunday school position responsible for supporting one or more classrooms of students in Jewish educational activities. Students in Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School range in age from 5 to 22 and have a variety of special educational needs. The classroom teachers are encouraged to be creative, dynamic, and innovative in leading lessons to meet this wide range of needs. The position reports to the Director of the Accessible Hebrew School. The She’arim Program at Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School meets from 9:15am-1:45pm during the school year excluding Jewish holidays and public-school vacations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach class(es) on Sundays

• Implement existing curricula and lesson plans in consultation with colleagues
• Provide mentoring and feedback to one-to-one teen volunteers (classroom aides)
• Implement developmentally-appropriate, student-specific accommodations for each class taught
• Meet regularly with Program Director and/or other education staff (e.g., other teachers) to review past classes and plan upcoming units and lessons
• Other duties as requested by the Program Director

Student progress-monitoring

• Review students’ forms, reports and school IEPs
• Meet with volunteer(s) (one-to-one aides) to review each child’s needs and goals at the beginning of the year and additional times as needed
• Document weekly student progress and participation using data collection, photographs, anecdotes, permanent products, etc.
• Write end-of-year progress report for each child

Required meetings and attendance

• Be on site at Gateways’ Accessible Hebrew School by 30 minutes prior to first scheduled session on class days
• Participate in scheduled sessions (9:30am-11:00am) with meeting time in between as needed.
• Clean up classroom at the end of the sessions
• Participate in mandatory program staff meetings and volunteer trainings at beginning of year, and as scheduled throughout the year (calendar provided in advance of each school year)

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in special education or related field preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions
• Ability to read Hebrew preferred
• Enjoy working with children

Salary:

$150-$200 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.