Jewish and Learning Specialist

Jewish Life and Learning Specialist

JCC Greater Boston
333 Nahanton St
Newton, MA 02459

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Learning Centers, the Jewish Life & Learning Specialist cultivates meaningful, developmentally appropriate Jewish learning experiences across the JCC Greater Boston Early Learning Centers. Acting as a pedagogical leader and partner to educators, the Specialist supports the integration of Jewish values and traditions into daily classroom experiences, grounded in the Sheva framework and aligned with each center's emergent, inquiry‑based approach.

• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate Jewish learning experiences aligned with the Sheva framework.
• Partner with Child Development Specialist, Curriculum Coordinator and educators to integrate Jewish values, traditions, and holidays into classroom learning in authentic and meaningful ways.
• Develop materials, resources, and provocations that reflect Jewish life and support inquiry‑based learning.
• Support classrooms in embedding Jewish learning into emergent curriculum and daily routines.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with educators to support reflective practice and continuous growth.

• Introduce and support the use of Hebrew language through music, movement, routines, and daily interactions.
• Integrate Israeli culture, traditions, and contemporary life into classroom experiences.
• Support educators in building confidence and consistency in incorporating Hebrew language naturally throughout the day.

• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and support to educators in Jewish learning and cultural integration.
• Lead professional development opportunities connected to Jewish identity, Israel, and the Sheva framework.
• Serve as a pedagogical resource to educators, fostering curiosity, confidence, and skill‑building.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure consistency, alignment, and high‑quality practice across centers.

• Partner with site leadership to design and enhance Jewish holiday celebrations and community events.
• Create meaningful opportunities for families to connect to Jewish life within and beyond the classroom.
• Serve as a resource for families around Jewish traditions, culture, and practices.
• Support family engagement as a gateway to deeper connection with Jewish community and identity.

• Ensure continuity and coherence of Jewish life and learning across Godine, Gilson, and Hingham Early Learning Centers.
• Collaborate with each site's leadership team to adapt programming to reflect each community while maintaining a shared vision.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of Jewish life and learning across the Early Learning Centers.

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued, seen, and respected.
• Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values through active role modeling.
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned, and actively participate in and support the goals and initiatives of JCCGB and the department.
• Lead with integrity, positivity, and accountability, building trust and modeling the behaviors that strengthen organizational culture.
• Maintain a safety‑first, solution‑oriented mindset prioritizing inclusion, risk awareness, and high standards of service and accountability.
• Set and communicate a clear vision aligned with organizational priorities and lead change with clarity, empathy, and resilience.
• Build collaborative partnerships across teams, volunteers, vendors, and community stakeholders while representing the organization professionally.
• Drive operational excellence through sound judgment, data‑informed decision‑making, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership in complex or high‑pressure situations while promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational success.