Jewish Life and Learning Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
Now hiring! Under the direction of the Senior Director of Early Learning Centers, the Jewish Life & Learning Specialist is responsible for cultivating meaningful, developmentally appropriate Jewish learning experiences across the JCC Greater Boston Early Learning Centers.
This role serves as a pedagogical leader and partner to educators, supporting 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, the Specialist works collaboratively with site leadership and teaching teams to ensure a cohesive and high‑quality vision of Jewish life and learning across all locations while honoring the unique culture of each school.
The Jewish Life & Learning Specialist is a visible and relationship‑driven presence across sites, strengthening Jewish identity for children and families while coaching educators to embed Jewish learning authentically and meaningfully into their practice.
Responsibilities- 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 the 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.
None. Has dotted‑line responsibility for coaching and guiding educators with pedagogy and curriculum implementation.
Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Jewish Education, or related field (required) and 2–5 years experience in early childhood education or Jewish educational settings. At least one year experience developing curriculum is required. Experience in Jewish communal settings (e.g., JCC, synagogue, camp) preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a motor vehicle, and pass an MRV review.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion.
- Strong knowledge of Jewish traditions, culture, and values.
- Demonstrated ability to design engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Strong interpersonal and…
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