Jobs & Internships

Added on 9/23/2024

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Added on 9/13/2024

RPRY is looking for part time assistant teachers in our Early Childhood Division!

For over seventy-five years, RPRY, located in Edison, NJ, has been the leading Orthodox Jewish day school in Central New Jersey. RPRY promotes a warm, collegial, and professional environment where passionate teachers are committed to innovation. We are seeking engaging and caring assistant teachers to join our team for the 2024-25 school year. Part time afternoon positions available. Undergraduate coursework in education, psychology or social work preferred. Applicants should be familiar with the Hebrew language and Jewish traditions. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring teacher to learn from seasoned educators and gain excellent classroom experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to ashakarchi@rpry.org. We thank all applicants in advance. We will be contacting only those candidates invited for an interview.

Added on 9/13/2024

Highland Park Kadima Advisor Job Description 2024-2025
All Temple security and health precautions and procedures must be observed.

1. Run and lead two Highland Park Chapter Kadima meetings each month, from Sept. 1 to June
30. A calendar of meeting dates must be coordinated with the Temple office as early in the
program year as possible. Any changes in meeting dates must be coordinated with the office as
well.
2. Organize, publicize, and chaperone inter-chapter events. When needed, arrange transportation
for such events by either carpool or shared bus.
3. Use emails, text messages, Instagram (or other social media platforms), and Shabbat morning
messages to ensure that all possible teens and their parents are aware of meetings and events.
Shabbat messages must be sent by email to Beth Spurr by early Thursday morning, prior to
the Shabbat you want the announcement to be made. The announcement will also be placed
in the Friday e-letter. All meeting and event fliers must be sent to Beth Spurr or Linda
Tondow at least three weeks prior to the meeting/event so they can be placed on the Temple
Website.
4. Chapter meetings should run for approximately 60 – 90 minutes. If transportation is involved, times may be changed to accommodate program. The usual time is 7:30 – 9. Any and all HPCT-CAE Covid 19 and security precautions must be observed. Room set-ups and needs must be emailed to Beth Spurr a week prior to the meeting. Custodial support will not be available and the meeting room, restrooms and other space used must be left in the same condition as prior to the meeting.
5. As advisor, you will be expected to publicize age-appropriate Temple programs to the Kadima
members and urge them to attend. You do not need to attend.
6. You will have a budget to work within to pay for expenses of the meetings. All receipts should
be submitted to Linda Tondow for reimbursement, along with a record of the expenses and the
corresponding meetings. Any very large expense should be cleared by the Temple’s Youth
Chairperson. Please make an effort to NOT plan too many meetings that require Kadimanicks to
lay out additional funds.
7. All meetings must have a purpose. Meetings must vary in theme, for example, social, athletic,
religious, educational, or cultural topics. No meeting should be repeated during the year in its
exact form. (Eating food is NOT a meeting. It is a snack; a piece of the whole.)
8. A regular chapter meeting night does not exist. *Wednesday evenings are not open for IN
HOUSE meetings, but can be used for trips or inter-chapter meetings at another shul. Excluding
Shabbat, all other nights are open. However, you COULD have an afternoon Shabbat meeting at
the shul if the situation presents itself.
9. Attendance records should be maintained for each meeting and forwarded to the
Executive Director following each meeting. Once a month, a VERY INFORMAL emailed
report on chapter business, attendance, etc needs to be sent to the Temple’s Youth
Chairperson and Youth Engagement Coordinator. This is a very informal “report”; it is
just a quick summary of how that month went.

10. All Temple member middle school age youth are automatically members of Kadima.
However, it is the responsibility of the advisor (together with the youth chairperson and Youth
Engagement Coordinator to keep a full list of all temple youth and to collect applications and fees
from non-Temple members.
11. By August, you must have a tentative calendar for September through December, and by
December, from January through June. After Temple approval, these calendars must be sent to
the Temple youth and their parents in August and December.
12. The salary for the Kadima advisor position is $3200 from September 1 – June 30. Paychecks
are distributed every other week.
13. It is HPCT-CAE policy to perform background checks on personnel prior to being employed.
This is a name check only, performed through the NJ Division of State Police. If we don’t have
your background check on file you will be asked to sign a form granting HPCT-CAE permission
for the background check. You will also need to submit the names and contact information of
two non-relative references.
14. It is HPCT-CAE policy that staff have received COVID-19 vaccination. Please provide the
Executive Director with a copy of your vaccination record.

If you are interestsed, please contact Linda Tondow at ltondow@hpct-cae.org or 732-545-6482

Added on 9/12/2024

Highland Park USY Advisor Job Description 2024-2025
All Temple security and health precautions and procedures must be observed.
1. Run and lead two Highland Park Chapter USY meetings each month, from September. 1 to June 30. A
calendar of meeting dates must be coordinated with the Temple office as early in the program year as
possible. Any changes in meeting dates must be coordinated with the office as well.
2. Organize, publicize, and chaperone inter-chapter events. When needed, arrange transportation for such
events by either carpool or shared bus.
3. Use emails, text messages, Instagram (or other social media platforms), and Shabbat morning messages
to ensure that all possible teens and their parents are aware of meetings and events. Shabbat messages
must be sent by email to Beth Spurr by early Thursday morning, prior to the Shabbat you want the announcement to be made. The announcement will also be placed in the Friday e-letter. All meeting and event fliers must be sent to Beth Spurr or Linda Tondow at least three weeks prior to the meeting/event so they can be placed on the Temple Website.
4. Chapter meetings should run for approximately 90 minutes. If transportation is involved, times may be
changed to accommodate program. The usual time is 7:30 – 9. Any and all HPCT-CAE Covid 19 and
security precautions must be observed. Room set-ups and needs must be emailed to Beth Spurr a week
prior to the meeting. Custodial support will not be available and the meeting room, rest rooms and other
space used must be left in the same condition as prior to the meeting.
5. As advisor, you will be expected to publicize age-appropriate Temple programs to the USY
members and urge them to attend. You do not need to attend.
6. You will have a budget to work within to pay for the expenses of the meetings. All receipts should be
submitted to Linda Tondow for reimbursement, along with a record of the expenses and the
corresponding meetings. Any very large expense should be cleared by the Temple’s Youth Chairperson.
Please make an effort to NOT plan too many meetings that require USYers to lay out additional funds.
7. All meetings must have a purpose. Meetings must vary in theme, for example, social, athletic,
religious, educational, or cultural topics. No meeting should be repeated during the year in its exact form.
(Eating food is NOT a meeting. It is a snack; a piece of the whole.)
8. A chapter board exists: President, Vice President, Rel-Ed, Communications and possibly more
positions. The USYers should be given monthly responsibilities in these positions. A board meeting – in
person OR virtually (during times that make in-person meetings not possible), should take place monthly.
9. A regular chapter meeting night does not exist. *Wednesday evenings are not open for IN SHUL
meetings, but can be used for trips or inter-chapter meetings at another shul. Excluding Shabbat, all other
nights are open. However, you COULD have an afternoon Shabbat meeting in the shul if the situation
presents itself.
10. Attendance records should be maintained for each meeting and forwarded to the Executive
Director following each meeting. Once a month, a VERY INFORMAL emailed report on chapter
business, attendance, etc. needs to be sent to the Temple’s Youth Chairperson and Youth
Engagement Coordinator. This is a very informal “report”; it is just a quick summary of how that
month went.

11. The advisor is responsible for planning and coordinating with the Rabbi at least one Shabbat
program during the year: services, lunch, dinner, an afternoon study session, etc. If your personal
Shabbat observance requires housing, we will accommodate.
12. All Temple member high school age youth are automatically members of USY. However, it is the
responsibility of the advisor (together with the youth chairperson and Youth Engagement Coordinator to
keep a full list of all temple youth and to collect applications and fees from non-Temple members.
13. By August, you must have a tentative calendar for September through December, and by
December, from January through June. After Temple approval, these calendars must be sent to the
Temple youth and their parents in August and December.
14. The salary for the USY advisor position is $3200 from September 1 – June 30. Paychecks are
distributed every other week.
15. It is HPCT-CAE policy to perform background checks on personnel prior to being employed. This
is a name check only, performed through the NJ Division of State Police. You will be asked to sign a
form granting HPCT-CAE permission for the background check. You will also need to submit the
names and contact information of two non-relative references.
16. It is HPCT-CAE policy that staff have received COVID-19 vaccination. Please provide the
Executive Director with a copy of your vaccination record.

 If you are interestsed, please contact Linda Tondow at ltondow@hpct-cae.org or 732-545-6482

Added on 9/12/2024

Temple Israel is a Conservative synagogue located in Ridgewood, NJ. We are located in Bergen
County. We are hiring one teacher to teach students in 4th-5th grades for the 2024-2025 school
year. Our innovative and immersive Hebrew School is committed to Jewish learning that is
relevant, meaningful and creative. Our educational philosophy focuses on living Judaism through
experience!

Job Description:
● Collaborate with school administration and other faculty members to create innovative
and meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom.
● Prepare creative, interactive lessons and create lesson plans.
● Regularly communicate with families outside of school hours.
● Assist in the planning and preparation of special programs, including family education
and holiday celebrations.
● Contribute to the weekly Hebrew School email newsletter.
● Manage student progress with report cards, progress reports, Parent-Teacher Conferences
● Handle office tasks for own classroom

Attend professional development sessions for faculty outside of school hours. As a member of
our faculty, you will:
● Provide a sense of caring and concern that enables our students to support one another
and challenge them to grow as individuals.
● Inspire students and their families to actively engage in Jewish life.
● Model the thoughtfulness and creativity that we seek to promote in our community.
● Receive mentoring to grow as an educator as part of a staff of reflective practitioners.
● Demonstrate consistent involvement with classroom and events

Ideal candidates have the following qualifications:
● Experience teaching students in Early elementary grades in a formal or informal setting.
● Excellent communication and organizational skills.
● Ability to teach Hebrew, Bible, Jewish values/history and holidays incorporating arts,
drama, movement or media.
● Will commit to teaching Sunday mornings; be present at Family Shabbat, Junior
Congregation and county-wide programs

Schedule
Approximately 4-7 hrs/week (25 hrs/month) of in-person teaching & management
Sunday Morning Class 1x/week Total: 3 hrs per class (9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Wednesday Afternoon Class 1x/week Total: 2 hrs per class (4:00-6:00 PM)
Shabbat School 1x/month: 3 hours per Saturday morning

Compensation: $50/hr estimated $7150 for the year. Transportation will be compensated. 

If you are interested, please email Rabbi Emily Cobert at ecobert@synagogue.org

Added on 9/12/2024

Are you an enthusiastic, Jewish (or “Jew-ish”!) musician with a big personality? Do you love singing with kids and families? Then you might be a great fit to join us.

Tkiya is looking for an educator to lead preschool music classes in Westfield two mornings per week, family Shabbat programming on Saturday mornings, and High Holiday family services as well. Once we find the right candidate and confirm availability, there is lots of room to add more to this role.

Tkiya provides a lot of training and structure, so you do not need a lot of experience for this role, but rather an engaging personality and eagerness to learn. You must have some basic guitar or ukulele skills.

Tkiya creates Jewish music experiences to help people of all ages find their unique connection to Jewish culture and connection. We work primarily with families and children ages 0-5 as well as school age children, senior citizens, and more. We partner with more than 80 communities across the country including synagogues, JCCs, PJ Library, and other organizations.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a short video of you leading a children’s song (pretending like you’re with real kids) to hiring@tkiya.org 

Added on 8/15/2024

Nefesh Yehudi Academy (NYA) is an after-school Jewish education program serving grades K-5 that meets Monday-Thursday, 3-5pm in East Brunswick, NJ.

Duties will include assisting teachers in planning and implementing program curricula; working with students both one-on-one and in groups; being available during program hours; being reliably communicative and responsive with teachers and school board by phone and/or email.

The NYA internship is a unique opportunity for those interested in getting hands-on experience in Jewish education and being involved in helping build Jewish community. Compensation is $15/hour. College students are welcome to apply by sending cover letter and resume, along with two references, to sandra@nefeshyehudiacademy.org

Added on 8/1/2024

A family in East Brunswick is looking for a female member of Hillel to babysit their 3 year-old. She is going to school, so time would be determined by the availability and their needs.

Feel free to email Ezequiel Sagray at ezequielsagray@gmail.com, or call/text 507-722-6406.

Added on 8/1/2024

URGENTLY NEEDED 6TH GRADE SUNDAY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL TEACHER – TO START SEPTEMBER 8TH

Temple Beth-El in Jersey City, NJ a growing and progressive Reform congregation in Hudson County seeking a passionate and engaging 6th grade religious school teacher for our Sunday morning (9:30 AM -12:00 PM) religious school. Our school day includes a clergy led service (community time), a rotating music specialist, and a mid morning snack.

Curriculum is set out by the religious school director however the teacher is able to use their creativity to work within the structure of said curriculum.

Pay is a range of $55.00 – $60.00 per hour

We are easily reachable by public transport from NYC

Even if you do not have classroom experience, we are happy to help you learn and grow as a teacher. If you are a joyful Jew, Temple Beth-El is the place for you!

Please contact Cantor Laura Breznick at cantorbreznick@betheljc.org or 917-861-9993.

Added on 8/1/2024

Congregation Beth El, a dynamic and progressive conservative synagogue in South Orange, NJ is seeking an engaging, warm and energetic song leader to lead High Holiday services for 0-5 year olds and their caregivers, and to co-lead elementary school students on both days of Rosh Hashanah (Oct 3 and 4) and Yom Kippur (Oct 12). Hours: 10-1pm Salary: $1,000. To apply, email Beth El Educator Nomi Kornfeld, nkornfeld@bethelnj.org.

Added on 8/1/2024

Temple Beth Or is looking for a passionate and engaged part time clergyperson who will bring excitement, joy and spiritual leadership to their Conservative congregation. The candidate can be a rabbi, cantor, student rabbi, or student cantor. The clergyperson should have experience leading Shabbat services (Friday evening and Saturday morning) and all holiday services and must have the ability to chant Torah (triennial cycle) and Haftorah, as well as present a d’var Torah. This candidate will work in conjunction with the current Rabbi, who is semi-retiring and will continue to manage life-cycle events and congregational needs for one year.

The Rabbi must be willing to drive to and from the synagogue on Shabbat and holidays. This is a part-time position that will start in September 2024 and will have
the potential to segue into a full-time position after one year.

Temple Beth Or, located in Brick, New Jersey, is an all-inclusive, egalitarian traditional Conservative synagogue that seeks to merge our traditions with contemporary life by strengthening our commitment to our faith through worship, the study of Torah and observance of life cycle events. We are a small congregation with lots of heart that seeks to grow and flourish in our community under positive spiritual leadership.

Please send cover letter, resume, references and any other pertinent information
to templebethorbrick@gmail.com with Applicant – Part Time Rabbi in the subject line.

Added on 8/1/2024

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Added on 7/30/2024