JCCSF Tikvah School of Music & Dance is a unique bicultural children’s program taught in Russian by native-speaking instructors. Tikvah explores Jewish culture through music, dance, art and Shabbat celebrations.

The Tikvah Accompanist/Song Leader supports the music program for children ages 2-7.

• Support weekly music sessions with music teacher and students
• Help to plan curriculum
• Play piano to accompany music and dance classes
• Sing songs with children ages 2 – 7
• Support teachers by offering age-appropriate musical activities
• Create a safe, supportive, stimulating, and fun environment for students.
• Provide continuous, direct supervision during classes and unstructured activities.
• Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• Bilingual Russian/English communication skills
• Experience working with children ages 2-7.
• Strong piano skills
• Experience in song leading.
• Knowledge of songs appropriate for 2–7-year-olds.
• Knowledge of Russian folk songs.
• Knowledge of Jewish songs or ability to learn Jewish songs.

This position works on-site in a community center environment, with regular interactions with children and their families.

Playing piano.

Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

4 – 5 hours per week

Saturdays, 9am – 1 pm

30 additional minutes per week for prep time