Work With Us
Agudas Achim is more than a place to gather. It is a community built by people who care deeply about creating meaningful Jewish experiences for all ages.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and thoughtful individuals to join our team and help support our educational programs and community.
Explore our current openings below to learn more about each position and how to apply.
Current Openings
Hebrew & Aftercare Educator
Location: Agudas Achim
Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
Agudas Achim is seeking an energetic and dedicated Hebrew & Aftercare Educator to join our youth programming team on Tuesday afternoons. This role combines student engagement, collaborative experiential programming with Israeli emissaries (Shinshinim), and direct Hebrew language instruction. You will receive full training in our curriculum to help lead immersive, joyful Jewish learning experiences.
Core Responsibilities
- Group Supervision: Provide a safe, dynamic, and supportive environment for children in either Kindergarten–3rd Grade or 4th–6th Grade.
- Shinshinim Collaboration: Co-create and facilitate interactive, culture-rich Israeli and Hebrew experiential activities alongside our Shinshinim.
- Experiential Hebrew Instruction: Deliver 30–45 minutes of engaging Hebrew content per session using our provided curriculum, weaving interactive techniques into lessons.
- Community & Environment: Foster a warm, inclusive Kehillah (community) atmosphere that encourages positive behavior, curiosity, and connection to Hebrew.
Qualifications & Key Skills
- Language & Phonetics Knowledge: Strong grasp of second-language acquisition, including foundational Hebrew phonetics, decoding skills, and strategies for teaching letter-sound recognition to young learners. We will also provide further training on this and our specific curriculum.
- Experiential Pedagogy: Demonstrated skill in experiential Jewish education, such as camp settings, informal youth programs, music/arts integration, or play-based learning.
- Immersive Learning: Ability to build immersive environments through storytelling, song, Israeli culture, and interactive group dynamics.
- Language Proficiency: Conversational to fluent Hebrew skills, with an emphasis on using natural language cues and immersive techniques in the classroom.
- Youth Leadership: Proven track record managing elementary or middle school age groups with strong, positive classroom management skills.
- Availability & Commitment: Must be consistently available every Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM throughout the academic year.
Salary: $30–$45/hour, commensurate with experience.
Please email madler@agudasachim.org with your resume to apply or with any questions.
Substitute Teacher
Organization: Makom
Location: On-site
Position Type: Part-Time / On-Call
Job Summary
Makom is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and adaptable Substitute Teacher to support our community and educational programs. The Substitute Teacher will step in during regular staff absences to execute pre-assigned lesson plans, maintain classroom structure, and foster a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Instruction & Program Delivery: Follow and deliver lesson plans left by the primary educator, ensuring continuity of learning and engagement.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, respectful, and organized environment that supports positive behavior and student well-being.
- Supervision & Safety: Monitor participants during classroom activities, breaks, and program transitions to ensure safety protocols are strictly followed.
- Adaptability: Flexibly adjust activities or teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs, age groups, and learning styles of participants.
- Communication & Feedback: Keep detailed notes on participant progress, attendance, and any notable events or incidents to provide feedback to the lead teacher upon their return.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Judaic Studies, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience working with children, youth, or in an educational/community setting.
- Skills: Strong communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills; ability to build quick, positive rapport with students and staff.
Makom takes place on Sundays from 9:00 am–12:00 pm at Agudas Achim. Teachers are expected to be there 15 minutes before and after school hours.
Please reach out to madler@agudasachim.org with any questions or to apply.