Education Associate, Unpacked Scholars

Full-Time | Travel-Based

About the Position

OpenDor Media is hiring a full-time Education Associate, to support the growth and implementation of the Unpacked Scholars program, a national teen initiative focused on Jewish identity, Israel, and belonging.

Unpacked Scholars, an Unpacked Teens program, develops intellectually sophisticated and emotionally attuned young Jewish leaders by fostering nuanced, courageous engagement with Jewish identity and Israel, equipping teens with the shared language, critical thinking skills, and peer leadership capacity to elevate the Jewish conversation in their schools and communities. As a core member of the team, you will facilitate transformative educational experiences, help design and refine curriculum, and build authentic relationships with teens across the country.

This is a highly interactive, travel-based role ideal for a dynamic educator who thrives in front of students, is energized by big ideas, and is deeply aligned with our company’s values. This position reports to Keren Horn, Program Director, and is a full-time role requiring national travel.

What You’ll Do

Facilitation & Retreat Leadership

• Lead seven two-day, school-based retreats annually, with additional retreats added each year and co-facilitate a national retreat for teen participants.
• Travel nationally to partner schools
• Build authentic, ongoing relationships with students during and between retreats.

Curriculum Development

• Create, plan, and facilitate thoughtful, discussion-based learning experiences where teens can explore Jewish identity and Israel.
• Design programming rooted in Project-Based Learning, Learning by Design, and experiential education.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to evolve fellowship content over time.

Student Engagement

• Communicate with students between retreats as needed.
• Serve as a trusted educator and mentor for teen participants.

Organizational & Program Support

• Participate in required training and preparation sessions.
• Assist with retreat preparation and program logistics.
• Contribute to project management needs connected to program execution.
• Availability to support cross-departmental initiatives for Unpacked for Education or ConnectED, including participating in speaking engagements and educational presentations, both in person and via Zoom, as appropriate.

What You Have

• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably with high school students.
• Strong lesson facilitation skills.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort contributing to project management.
• Flexibility and calm under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Deep alignment with organizations core values.

Location

New York / New Jersey preferred. Open to other locations for exceptional candidates.

Travel required.

OpenDor Media provides inspiring and informative content on all issues relating to Judaism and Israel, and those that affect young Jews today. We are proudly and transparently positive about Israel and Zionism, Jewish values and ideals. We embrace complexity and recognize and give voice to multiple perspectives on difficult issues. We push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and good old hard work.

From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:

• Fueled by creativity: We think and act creatively in everything we do with the agility and flexibility to apply creativity, whatever role we play.
• Inspired by excellence: We are driven to excel at whatever we do. Our teams are always ready to go the extra mile to get the very best results.
• Powered by positivity: We bring positivity to work every day, for a fun, creative and inviting work environment that brings out the best in everyone.
• Driven by self-improvement: Like our content, no issue is taboo and we are open to constructive ways to improve and develop into the best professionals we can be.
• Empowered by collaboration: We thrive on sharing knowledge, teamwork, being a "mensch", and leveraging each and everyone's talents to achieve a sum that is greater than the parts.

Some benefits and perks of working at OpenDor Media:

• International exposure
• High level of autonomy
• Competitive salaries
• Paid days off for Jewish & national holidays as well as competitive vacation policy
• Healthcare policy
• Great company culture and colleagues

Our target salary range for this position when based in New York is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications.