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Associate Director of Youth and Teen Engagement South Orange

Associate Director of Youth and Teen Engagement
Congregation Beth El, South Orange, NJ
About Congregation Beth El
We are a thriving and progressive Conservative synagogue located in a vibrant, diverse
and family-friendly town outside of New York City. As one of the fastest growing
congregations in North America, we serve over 400 families. We operate a preschool
with 100 students, a Jewish Learning Center (religious school) with 180 students and
provide daily services and programming for all demographics. Beyond our large
religious school, many of our families send their children to a nearby Jewish day school.
Walking through our doors, you will see and experience the following:
• All ages, genders and backgrounds engage in Jewish life and activities together. We
welcome and affirm everyone- this includes Jews-by-choice, non-Jews living Jewishly,
singles, Jews of Color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Social justice is embedded in everything we do. We learn, engage in direct service,
and build partnerships across lines of difference in the greater South Orange
Maplewood community.
• Deep commitment to living Judaism within and outside of our synagogue. We
celebrate in the streets, engage meaningfully in both traditional and non-traditional ways
in our homes and prioritize building connections through our community.
Rabbis Jesse Olitzky and Rachel Marder serve as Beth El’s spiritual leaders. Rabbi
Olitzky has been in his role since 2014, was named on The Forward’s list of “America’s
Most Inspiring Rabbis” and is an active leader in bringing issues of social justice to the
forefront of the national Jewish community. Rabbi Marder has been in her role since
2018, is a Wexner graduate fellowship alum and has taught at IKAR in Los Angeles and
developed curriculum for the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director of Youth and Teen Engagement who will help
teens grow in their Jewish identity, commitments, and connections, be a positive role
model, and create social, educational, and activism-based opportunities that foster
relationships among teens. We are looking for collaboration and support within the
Jewish Learning Center (JLC), Beth El’s dynamic Religious School, to bridge the gap
between our different educational models and build a Jewish learning experience that
starts in pre-school and seamlessly continues onwards into college and beyond.
The Associate Director of Youth and Teen Engagement Coordinator will report directly to
the Director of Education, and work with them to develop and support meaningful and
experiential learning for our community.
Responsibilities
Youth Programming and Education: The Associate Director of Youth and Teen
Engagement will work with professional and lay leaders to plan, promote, and execute
social, educational and social action-oriented programming with an emphasis on students in grades 5-12. This position will utilize community resources to network and develop innovative forms
of engagement for teens.
Responsibilities include:
o Creating opportunities for meaningful and trusting dialogue with and between young adults in our community, both
inside and outside of the synagogue, and develop relationships with their adults
o Plan, promote and lead bi-monthly social programming for teens spanning 5th-12th grades, including the teen
programming at the annual synagogue retreat and high holidays
o Plan, promote and lead bi-monthly educational programming for teens spanning 8th-12th grades including an annual
teen trip (previous trips included a Civil Rights trip to Alabama and a Democracy in action trip to Philadelphia)
o Build the capacity of teens to lead programming and influence our approach to teen engagement for years to come
o Coordinate and manage the teen and youth group calendars and teen budget; ensure procurement of all materials and
supplies for all programs
o Develop and implement Shabbat options for teens including alternatives to services and Friday night Shabbat dinners
Madrichim Leadership Training Program: The Beth El Madrichim Leadership program develops students
(8-12th graders) into leaders. This position will oversee and coordinate the Madrichim program, which involves assisting
in our religious school classrooms and synagogue programming.
Responsibilities include:
o Build a network of committed teens who show promising leadership potential to work with our elementary aged
students at the JLC
o Plan, promote and lead bi-monthly leadership training classes for Madrichim
o Observe, provide feedback, and conduct an end of year evaluation for all participants
o Collect, organize and process all related employment paperwork
JLC Support and Collaboration: JLC, or Jewish Learning Center is our supplementary educational program
for PreK-7th grade. This role would support the Director of Education in a multitude of responsibilities at the JLC.
Responsibilities include:
o Work onsite Sunday mornings from 8:30am-1pm and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:30 pm to support with
arrival/dismissal, teacher support, student needs, and family communication
o Coordinate written family communication [ex: weekly class-specific newsletters and programming updates]
o Administrative work such as teacher payroll and family communications
o Support programming through materials preparation, space set-up, and planning
o Collaborate with the Director of Education to support staff and support instructional lesson preparation and planning
o Assume Director of Education responsibilities when absences occur
Other Important Notes
o Other duties may be assigned based on skill set
o This role includes a presence on weekends and during high holidays, and when the JLC is in session (September through
May)
o We provide a flexible schedule that respects work life balance
Qualifications & Experiences
You love building Jewish community, creating meaningful learning experiences, and working with children and young
adults. You think boldly, yet you listen deeply. You are self-directed and highly collaborative. You are a big picture thinker
who’s also committed to the details. You are kind, curious, dynamic, and dedicated. You hold a bachelor’s degree and have
2-3 years of experience in Jewish educational settings. You can operate in a variety of settings using a high level of
interpersonal skills such as informal learning, social programs, and facilitating groups.

Compensation
The salary range is $65,000-$70,000 based on experience. Beth El provides excellent medical coverage at no cost to its
employees. We also offer dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Compensation includes family and parental leave,
vacation days, and professional development opportunities.
Start Date
The target start date for this role is August 1, 2025.
Questions & Application
If you are interested in learning more about the Beth El community email Nomi Kornfeld, Director of Education, at
nkornfeld@bethelnj.org
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a one-page cover letter to search@bethelnj.org. The cover letter
should answer the following:
• Why are you interested in this role?
• What are your top three professional strengths? Please provide an example for each.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Congregation Beth El is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recognition of its values, commitment to social
justice, and responsibility to its spiritual leaders and staff, congregants, and the communities within which it lives and
works. It strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, veterans, immigrants,
and LGBTQ+ applicants.

Upper School Jewish Educator at Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS)

Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) is a welcoming Reconstructionist congregation dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, and cultural needs of a diverse congregation, while also maintaining a unique and vibrant presence in Central New Jersey. 

Join us in building a joyful, connected school community through experiential learning that engages students in our shared Jewish Journeys! 

Our Pre K-7 Religious School “Nesiyot: Jewish Journeys,” offers a comprehensive experience centered on Jewish life. We help students develop a Jewish identity, build strong bonds with other Jewish children, and learn about Judaism in a welcoming, egalitarian environment. We guide our students towards a love and understanding of Jewish culture, art, spirituality, prayer, and the Hebrew language. 

We are seeking dynamic, creative and organized Jewish educators for our upper school (5th-7th grade), substitute teachers and on-line Hebrew tutors.

    • We meet in person Sundays 9am-12pm September 2025- May 2026
    • No prior Religious School experience needed, just a love of kids and Judaism!
    • Salary is $30- $45/hour based on experience for 29 sessions: 3 ½ hrs/week of in-classroom time.
    • Tutoring is an online program that runs 22 weeks for ½ hour each session. $24.50/session.
    • Knowledge of Reconstructionism is a plus, but not required – although applicants should be able to teach a progressive, inclusive perspective and give kavod to Reconstructionist practices, ideals, and values.
    • Core content areas: Hebrew, Ritual & Holidays, Torah, Hebrew Prayers

Specific responsibilities for teachers include:

  • Attend Teacher Meetings, Quarterly Supervision, Professional Development (10hrs)
  • Plan meaningful, engaging and fun lessons based in school curriculum using a variety of teaching modalities in the classroom
  • Communicate regularly and effectively (both verbal and written) with students, madrichim, parents, clergy, and staff
  • Partner with the Director of Education to to support learners of all abilities
  • Compose brief summaries of each class for parent communications

To apply, go to our jobs page.
Any questions? Please contact Tracey Weingarten, (she/her), CKS Nesiyot Education Director. Rolling until filled.

Learn more about CKS’s Nesiyot: Jewish Journeys religious school here

USY Advisor & Hebrew High Teacher at Temple Shalom

Love Judaism, camp, teens and using your creativity to make a difference? We would love to have you on our team!

If you are college age, retired, or somewhere between this job is for you!

Temple Sholom, an egalitarian conservative synagogue in Bridgewater, #NJ, is looking for a creative, engaging and #experiential  USY Advisor/Hebrew High Teacher to join our team. Our program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:45pm. #PartTime This position would co-teach 11th & 12th grades and lead the USY elective.  #teachers #youth

We are looking for an individual that can connect and relate to our teens. Develop a warm and welcoming community for all teens to build strong friendships with one another while building their leadership skills and Jewish identity. Bring Judaism alive by making it relevant and meaningful to them through experiential learning.

As the USY advisor you would also help plan once a month programming throughout the year during the USY elective that would primarily happen during Hebrew High. In addition to Hebrew High/USY programming you would plan an opening event, the annual car wash, Erev Purim tzedakah event in conjunction with Erev Purim festivities and co-plan the Erev Shavuot program with the other youth groups.

The USY advisor is an integral part of our team building meaingful relationships with our teens, encouraging them to go to conventions and summer program, while teaching them leadership skills.

We offer supportive supervision, a great working environment and opportunities for professional development. The salary for the next Hebrew High teacher is $2,550 for the school year (mid-October-beginning of May). The USY salary is $2,600.

*We are looking for someone to fulfill both roles.

#helpusfindsomeonegreat Please forward this along to anyone in your circle you think might be great for our team.

Email Ilene Cohen at ilenecohen@temple-sholom.net for more information or to apply.

Sunday School Teachers at Congregation Beth El

Looking for: Sunday School
Teachers, Sundays 9:00 -12:00 am
and Wednesdays 3:45-6:00 pm
Starting: September 2025 through
May 2026
Salary: Starts at $55/hour,
commensurate with experience
Who are we looking for? College
students, recent college graduates,
teachers, anyone with a passion for
teaching, Judaism, and kids!

Congregation Beth El, a progressive and inclusive Conservative synagogue
in South Orange, New Jersey, is looking for dynamic, warm, and creative
Jewish educators for our innovative Jewish Learning Center. Our school
emphasizes a compassionate approach to instruction using social,
emotional, and spiritual learning guideposts. We have openings in a
number of grades including Hebrew learning specialists in both one and
two-day positions.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Education Director, Nomi
Kornfeld at nkornfeld@bethelnj.org. Teacher applicants should briefly
describe their teaching style in the cover letter.