Afternoon Teacher - Brookhaven, Morningside, Decatur (for Kindergarten-5th Grade)

The JKG team is re-imagining Jewish education and how and whom it impacts . It's a really fun place to work! The team includes program directors, teachers, and specialty staff who all support one another as they grow as a team and individually. We encourage continued learning and professional development and empower team members to channel their talents and interests into their work. We welcome people of ALL backgrounds, upbringings, and traditions. Learn more about our team and programs to understand if we're a good fit for you! Some things we value that might resonate with you: Active, hands-on, experiential learning Jewish friendships and social networks Celebrating Judaism and Jewish holidays A fun, camp-like environment Energetic, role-model-worthy team members JKG Afternoon Teacher - Brookhaven, Morningside, Decatur (for Kindergarten-5th Grade) The JKG Afternoon Community is a completely unique place for kids to play and learn. We offer the services of a premium Afternoon community program with a full, experiential Hebrew school curriculum. We are, as our name implies, a joyful Jewish community. This will inform the way you execute all of your duties as a Teacher. Job Summary JKG Afternoon Community combines the safe, reliable weekday afternoon care families need with the FUN, enriching, camp-style experience kids want. As a JKG Afternoon teacher, you will guide students in Kindergarten-5th grade to: Build meaningful friendships with neighborhood Jewish kids Explore Jewish art and music Learn Jewish values, culture, holidays, Torah Stories and Hebrew language (lesson plans provided) Locations We are seeking teachers for all four of our Afternoon locations in: Morningside Brookhaven Decatur Days and Hours Monday-Friday, 12:30 PM - 6:15PM. Partial week roles are available (for example, M/W/F). Students arrive daily at 2:30 PM. Responsibilities As a JKG Afternoon teacher you will: Create and facilitate Jewish art and music projects, Hebrew lessons, and games that reinforce specific Jewish learning goals with your students. Your site director, teacher colleagues, and the JKG curriculum will guide and support your efforts. Engage in different tasks under the direction of the JKG Afternoon Director.

Among them:

Document lesson plans Participate in monthly staff meetings and collaborative teacher planning meetings Attend holiday celebrations and promotional events (such as open houses, festival booths, etc.) Prepare the classroom spaces daily to welcome students Drive the JKG van daily to pick up students from local schools Qualifications and Skills Our most successful teachers: Enjoy working with kids in Kindergarten-5th grade Love and have an understanding of Jewish culture, holidays, and the Hebrew language Have experience as camp counselors, tutors, Sunday school teachers, or classroom teachers Many JKG teachers are experienced former teachers or enthusiastic members of the Jewish community who want to inspire young people part-time. Others are college students looking to gain classroom experience and earn money on weekday afternoons. All teachers should be able to teach basic Hebrew and Judaic studies using the lesson plans we provide. JKG teachers are not required to have formal classroom experience or certifications, but it is certainly a plus. Salary and Benefits Rates range from $23-$27/hour Paid Time Off (PTO) Annual Retention Bonus Supportive teaching environment Valuable experience for future Jewish and educational roles Convenient locations B Mitzvah Program Positions (Part-Time) There are no B Mitzvah program positions available at JKG at this time. Jewish After School Accelerator (JASA) Positions There are no JASA positions available at JKG at this time.