About the Millstone Scholars ProgramMillstone Scholars is a National Honors program for 7th & 8th graders attending public and secular independent schools in communities across the US. We are now entering our 4th year with 30 cohorts around the U.S. and growing.Each week over the course of a full academic year, students participate in seminar style classes (in-person) with fellow young Jews eager to discover their own Jewish history and heritage in an intellectually serious way. As they explore Jewish texts, the heroic story of modern Israel, and the influence of Jewish Ideas on America, a strengthened Jewish identity emerges.About the roleWe are currently seeking working professionals and graduate students with a passion for Jewish education to facilitate the Millstone program in local cities across the country.This is a part-time, in-person position based in the city of the educator’s cohort(s). Cohorts are typically 10-12 students and meet once per week for 75 minutes over the course of the 8-month academic year.We’re currently looking to hire in the following communities:California: East Bay, Orange County, San DiegoConnecticut: WestportFlorida: Aventura, Boca Raton, Miami, Palm Beach GardensGeorgia: AtlantaIllinois: ChicagoKansas: Kansas CityNevada: Las VegasNew Jersey: Short HillsNew York: Brooklyn, Great Neck, Manhattan, QueensOhio: ClevelandTexas: Austin, Dallas, HoustonWashington: SeattleThe Millstone curriculum is built around three core trimesters:Fall: The Foundations of Jewish ThoughtWinter: The Founding of Modern IsraelSpring: The Jewish Experience in AmericaFor more information about the Millstone curriculum, click here: https://tikvah.org/millstone/curriculum/Responsibilities- Prepare lessons and activities based on curriculum- Facilitate engaging classroom discussions that promote debate and analysis of historical events- Record attendance and submit short seminar reflections- Collaborate with Millstone faculty and educator team- Maintain ongoing communication with parents- Maintain communication with Millstone scholars team- Submit evaluations and share requested feedback with program administratorsExperience and Preferred Qualifications- Advanced degree preferred, not required- Experience working with middle school-aged children preferred, not required- Effective classroom management skills- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written- Ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and families- Ability to foster respectful dialogue and encourage critical thinking- A strong knowledge base of Jewish and Zionist values, text and philosophy- Working knowledge of Tikvah’s work and alignment with the mission*This is an excellent opportunity for a current classroom teacher, university professor, or graduate student.Period of EmploymentOctober 2025 – May 2026CompensationSalary 10-12k commensurate with experience and skill.ApplyClick here to access our application form: https://tikvah.tfaforms.net/5136515