Jewish Enrichment Part-Time Educator - 2026-2027 School Year

Jewish Enrichment Part-Time Educator - 2026-2027 School Year Makom Community Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time $25 - $30 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Working with students Teaching Camp Religious school Full Job Description Makom Community 2401 Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 Part-Time Educator (Multiple Positions, Part-Time, up to 20 hours per week) www.makomcommunity.org Makom Community is looking for passionate educators who are committed to building relationships with children, learning a new educational pedagogy, and are team oriented. Primary Responsibilities Prepare and teach daily in Makom Community's Learning Lab Model and support the importance of deep and communal learning that invites curiosity and learner growth Facilitate small group activities Notice and respond to learner's needs and behaviors being active throughout program time Engage throughout programming as a role model Embrace flexibility about what classroom or age group you're working with Maintain classroom procedures and expectations Teach daily in Jewish Enrichment, which runs Monday through Friday from 3-6pm. See our calendar for Jewish Holidays and other school closures. Pick students up by walking or public transit daily from an area elementary school; walk up to two miles round trip in temperatures between 15F and 105F . Build strong relationships with students and families Maintain Makom Community's culture of intentionality, empathy, and listening deeply to children and their adults Help facilitate Family Programming throughout the year: Staff 5-6 Friday evening dinners or weekday evening learning showcases until 8:00pm. Required within 30 days of hire : Maintain all appropriate background checks: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprinting Supporters & Collaborators You will have regular supervision with Makom's Director of Learning Lab where you will set goals for your own learning and growth and check in with them regularly You will collaborate with:

Learning Lab Team Executive Director & Founder Makom Community:

A Learning Lab and Leader in the field of Jewish Education Makom Community is a Jewish Learning Lab that creates family-centered Jewish experiences. At Makom we take the practice of self-reflection and iteration in the classroom seriously, and this is the foundation on which we collect research data in our Learning Lab. This research is then used to strengthen our unique pedagogy of . We then train and support Jewish educators across North America in bringing Jewish Placemaking to their home communities. At Makom we offer Monday-Friday high-quality Jewish education as after school enrichment for children in K-12th grade. Jewish holidays, text, Hebrew, and Jewish prayer are integrated into our daily time together. We welcome the excitement of children. We strive to create an environment where it is safe for parents to learn alongside their children. We cultivate fluency and comfort in Jewish tradition through our joyful youth and family experiences. Makom is committed to building a Jewish community that is open to anyone who wants to engage with Jewish traditions alongside their family, and then use the foundation of community to create a more just world. Salary Range & Start Date $25-30/hour, 12-20 hours/week, 3-5 days per week Monday through Friday 2pm-6pm Onboarding in August 2026 Regular schedule beginning the week of August 24 (Summer schedule may shift to an earlier starting/ending time.) Benefits 1 week paid time off and 1 week of paid sick leave If you are on a 5 day per week schedule, that means 5 days each of PTO and sick leave. If you are on a 4 day per week schedule, that means 4 days each of PTO and sick leave. Available beginning 60 days from start date. Supportive team environment Room to grow in this role and and on our team Makom Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status. How to

Apply:

Send resume, cover letter sharing what interests you about teaching at Makom Community, and 3 references that can speak to your work with children, ideally in an informal, group educational setting to .

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person