Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives.

The MMJCCM is looking for a Havurah Teacher. Havurah is an experiential Jewish learning program for children in Pre-K through third grade. The program fosters a joyful and engaging environment where students explore Jewish holidays, stories, traditions, values, and culture while developing a strong sense of identity and community. Through hands-on, project-based learning, teachers facilitate creative experiences that bring Judaism to life, incorporating activities such as cooking, art, music, and storytelling. Havurah educators play a key role in guiding collaborative exploration and nurturing each child's curiosity and connection to Jewish life. Each semester culminates in a meaningful family experience, where students share and celebrate their learning with the broader community.

We currently offer two classes in the program: one for Pre-K students from our Nursery School and the other for Kindergarten through third grade.

All applicants must be available 1:00pm-5:00pm on Friday afternoons from September to June to be considered for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in experiential Jewish learning and values-based education.
• Bring Jewish holidays, Torah stories, and core values to life through hands-on activities, creative projects, and expressive learning.
• Foster a warm, inclusive classroom environment that builds community, encourages curiosity, and supports each child's social and emotional development.
• Guide students in exploring Jewish identity, traditions, and culture in joyful, meaningful ways.
• Plan and implement lessons that integrate creative disciplines such as cooking, art, and theater to enrich learning experiences.
• Maintain effective classroom management while nurturing positive relationships and a sense of belonging.
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom experiences and student growth, and build strong, collaborative relationships with children, parents, and colleagues within the JCC community.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years minimum of leading Jewish enrichment programming in a community-based setting, day school, or Hebrew school with a preferred background in elementary education or Jewish education.
• Experience working with young children and a strong understanding of childhood development
• Passion for Jewish learning, culture, traditions, and storytelling
• Knowledge of Jewish values, holidays, and Torah stories
• Experience designing engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to share classroom experiences with families
• Ability to collaborate within a creative, interdisciplinary team environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

This position offers an hourly compensation of $70.00-$80.00.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.