Judaic Preschool Aftercare Enrichment Teacher
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Description
Temple B'nai Or, a thriving and growing Reform synagogue in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a warm, creative, and energetic Jewish teacher to lead a pilot, daily aftercare program (3:45 – 5:45 p.m.) for preschool-aged children using art as a hands-on approach to Jewish learning.
The Pre-School of Temple B'nai Or has been in existence since 1966 and is known for its outstanding standard of excellence. The Pre-School is also a proud partner of the Morris School District Universal Preschool Program.
This is a Monday to Friday position for 2 hours in the afternoon plus one Friday program per month till 6:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead joyful, engaging, art-based afterschool program for young children
- Use hands on crafts, movement, and drama to enhance learning
- Create a warm, nurturing, and joyful classroom environment
- Encourage creativity, curiosity, and positive social interaction
- Maintain classroom organization and supervision during program hours
- Build relationships with students and families
- Plan the curriculum to feed into the monthly Shabbat experience/Torah Explorers B'Yachad
- Participate in training program for this new curriculum
Qualifications
- Experience working with preschool-aged children
- Experience in childcare, summer camp or preschool program
- Background in Jewish education or strong knowledge of Judaics
- Passion for theater art, creativity, and hands-on teaching
- Warm, patient, and dependable personality
- Must have permission to work in the US
- Background check is required.
Hiring subject to Background Check