Judaics and Hebrew Educator

Part Time Judaics and Hebrew Educator ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAYThe JCC East Bay values hachnasat orchim (providing a welcoming home) for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build relationships, foster learning, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life through programs for children, teens, families, adults, and older adults. After decades of operating our suite of programs in North Berkeley, we will be opening a new home for East Bay Jewish life in the summer of 2026 in Oakland.

Our new campus will offer programs and activities to spark creativity, nurture identity, and weave together diverse generations, cultures, and organizations—including voices from across global Jewry—into a living tapestry of culture, learning, and kehilla (community) connections. Our future flagship campus in the Rockridge neighborhood will house our administrative offices and our award-winning preschool opening in the fall of 2026, and we will retain after school programs in Berkeley and in several Oakland public schools.

ABOUT EDAHEdah is an After school program for children in grades TK-5, where children engage in authentic, meaningful, integrative, Jewish learning experiences, and learn to speak, understand, read, and write modern Hebrew. An emphasis on experiential education, and knowing our learners, allows us to respond to their individual interests and needs. Edah operates through the school year from Monday through Friday, and program hours are from 1:30pm - 5:30pm, excluding full Jewish holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY The Judaics and Hebrew Educator will be responsible for implementing the Edah Judaics curriculum with a group of 4th and 5th graders, and the Edah Hebrew curriculum, teaching contemporary Israeli Hebrew using modern-language teaching techniques that emphasize functional language.

Edah educators must be able to create a positive educational climate where students can learn and grow, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. For part-time hires, there is a future opportunity to transition into the full-time role.

Classroom Teaching Supervise children, including planning, preparation and implementation of experiential Jewish programming for children in the Moadon K (4th and 5th grade) classroom.

Support 4th and 5th graders in developing leadership roles within the program.

Work with the Director of Edah to develop and implement Judaics lesson plans, and with the Dean of Hebrew to develop and implement Hebrew lesson plans, in line with Edah’s educational goals, in an age-appropriate way.

Ability to lead and supervise children in a variety of activities, both structured and unstructured.

Contribute to continual development of the Edah program and curriculum.

Classroom Safety Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and healthy environment for children.

Maintain appropriate staff to child ratios for supervising children at all times.

Maintain cleanliness of the classroom: wash dishes, wipe counters, put things away etc.

Student Support Mindful and aware of children’s needs to promote growth and foster curiosity.

Manage student behavior through building supportive classrooms, and building positive relationships. Invoking approved disciplinary action when necessary.

Work directly with students and support all aspects of the Edah after school program.

Learning and Development Be open to learning together and observing colleagues in order to strengthen your own skills and knowledge.

Participate in ongoing professional development, staff meetings, and learning.

General Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and commitment to teaching and learning about Jewish community, values, and traditions.

Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.

Maintain broad awareness of the program, its schedule and calendar, and associated changes in staffing.

Contribute to overall program development; support the goals of the JCC East Bay.

Maintain organization and cleanliness during programming; assist in keeping all after school spaces organized and operational.

Communicate with the After School administrative team when supplies are needed.

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