Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you. SUMMARY:The Jewish Educator provides educational leadership for Family Journeys, an innovative initiative designed to strengthen Jewish identity, belonging, and connection through shared family experiences. Centered on whole-family identity-building, this role designs and facilitates meaningful educational experiences that help families connect their own stories to the broader arc of Jewish and American Jewish history through intergenerational storytelling, reflective inquiry, and shared exploration. Working collaboratively with JCC staff and community partners, the Jewish Educator creates welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments for the full diversity of today's Jewish families—including interfaith, multiracial, Jews of Color, LGBTQ+, adoptive, and single-parent households. Through trauma-informed, sensory-aware facilitation and relationship-centered educational practice, the Educator helps ensure that families—particularly those who may not have always felt represented or welcomed in Jewish communal life—experience a genuine sense of belonging and connection. This role reports to the Director of J Life and is ideal for an educator who is passionate about experiential Jewish learning, building authentic relationships, designing creative curriculum, curating meaningful pre- and post-trip experiences, and helping families discover accessible and lasting pathways into Jewish community. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Design a cohesive educational curriculum that transforms each day trip into a connected journey of reflection, storytelling, and Jewish identity-building.Develop engaging, age-appropriate, intergenerational activities, reflection prompts, and Family Story experiences that invite families to connect their personal narratives with Jewish history, values, and community.Facilitate pre-trip gatherings, educational experiences during each trip, and post-trip reflection sessions that foster dialogue, relationship-building, and ongoing connection among participating families.Employ experiential educational methods that prioritize reflective inquiry, storytelling, peer-sharing, and meaningful conversation over traditional didactic instruction.Create welcoming, accessible experiences through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and sensory-aware facilitation practices that ensure every family feels seen, respected, and able to participate fully.Foster a sense of belonging for families from historically underrepresented or underserved populations—including interfaith families, Jews of Color, multiracial families, LGBTQ+ families, adoptive families, and single-parent households—helping create meaningful entry points into Jewish communal life.Root educational experiences in Jewish values, traditions, and the broader arc of American Jewish history, helping participants discover connections between their own family stories and the evolving Jewish experience.Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to integrate educational goals into trip planning, logistics, and participant engagement.Partner with focus group participants, community members, and colleagues to co-create curriculum, facilitation prompts, and experiences that reflect the lived realities of participating families.Review participant feedback and continuously refine curriculum and facilitation practices to strengthen the Family Journeys model.Contribute to the development of educational resources and facilitation tools that support the portability and long-term sustainability of the Family Journeys model.Visit and familiarize yourself with trip locations in advance to prepare educational content and facilitate meaningful experiences.Staff all Family Journeys trips and events, including necessary evenings, weekends, and travel.Perform additional duties as designated by the supervisor. WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor's degree in Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, or a related field required; Graduate degree preferred.Experience facilitating experiential Jewish learning in family engagement, camps, museums, schools, or community-based settings.Deep knowledge of Jewish traditions, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish life, with the ability to connect these themes to participants' lived experiences.Experience designing engaging intergenerational educational experiences for children and adults.Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to lead reflective conversations, build relationships, and create inclusive learning communities.Experience working with diverse Jewish populations and a demonstrated commitment to creating welcoming, culturally responsive environments where every family experiences belonging.Familiarity with trauma-informed and sensory-aware educational practices.Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects while working effectively as part of a collaborative team.Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing administrative tasks or supporting programsThe work environment may include occasional fast-paced, high-traffic program or event settingsThe employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 poundsThe role requires frequent interaction with staff, community members, and program participantsThe workspace may be busy and at times noisy during program and event operations COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Salary (or Salary Range): Stipend of $5000 This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.