MAYERSON JCC
The Mayerson JCC connects people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community. The JCC helps to foster social connections between its members and guests alike, bringing people together through a wide variety of programs and events. With an expansive fitness center, highly regarded early childhood and senior centers, top arts and cultural events, and classes for every age, the JCC connects, enriches, and inspires over 50,000 visitors per month. The JCC welcomes everyone, regardless of race, religion, or ability.
The JCC Early Childhood School provides a high-quality, age appropriate Jewish and secular curriculum that encourages development, curiosity, imagination, and self-esteem. The school is available for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old. Our childcare program is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, or ability, and features a low child-teacher ratio. We encourage language skills, scientific inquiry, and creative expression. Social and emotional well-being are always supported. Enrichment classes include music, fitness, yoga, swim lessons (ages 3+), gardening, and inter-generational activities. We celebrate Jewish holidays and Shabbat with songs, stories, art, special foods, and traditions. All meals and snacks served to students are kosher. The Early Childhood School is dedicated to multicultural education. We strive to create a program that truly reflects the lives of our children, families, staff, and community. By recognizing the impact culture plays on families, we will make every effort to provide a culturally responsive school.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Jewish Educator will bring innovation and creativity to how Judaism is experienced at the Mayerson JCC. This person will develop and strengthen Jewish learning and engagement through content, curriculum and atmosphere, both within the Early Childhood School and across the Mayerson JCC. This role will report both to the Early Childhood School (ECS) Director and Programming Director, as their efforts are focused within the ECS and across the entire community center. This position serves as the Jewish education ambassador and resource for our ECS (i.e., our youngest learners, their families, teachers) and the broader JCC (i.e., staff, members, community). Across the JCC, this position will create positive exposure to and experiences of Jewish values and traditions. Efforts include a variety of activities and curriculum with overt Jewish content that bring Jewish and non-Jewish participants together to fulfill the J’s mission to connect people so that they can live happier and fuller lives, creating a more vibrant Jewish community. Thorough knowledge of Judaic culture and tradition required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan, develop, and execute creative and age-appropriate Jewish curriculum and enrichment, including Jewish culture, holidays (e.g., Purim, Shavuot, Sukkot, and Hanukkah), traditions, and introductory Hebrew language, at the Early Childhood School.
- Develop content and provide internal Jewish education trainings and initiatives for the ECS teachers and staff, Camp at the J campers and staff, JCC Staff and the board of trustees.
- Build, plan, and execute initiatives to engage the Jewish community in Cincinnati, inside and outside of Mayerson JCC.
- Become immersed in the Cincinnati Jewish Community to assess needs and share engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with staff, lay leaders, and Jewish organizations and institutions locally and nationally to build unity and synergy around Jewish life programs and events and present engaging programming around major Jewish holidays.
- Develop programs that can meet people where they are Jewishly and take them to the next step in their Jewish journey and ensure an impactful Jewish presence inside the JCC.
- Work closely with the Community Shlichim (Israeli Emmisary) to support our Israeli community and create Jewish engagement with matters related to Israel.
- Plan, develop, and implement Israeli cultural programs for youth and adults in collaboration with Jewish Federation’s Israel Department and JCRC including, but not limited to Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom HaZikaron.
- Develop and manage budgets for respective areas of oversight.
- Other related duties as required or directed.
- Pay $60,000 annual
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies or Jewish Education.
- Experience designing and developing programming, curriculum, and educational content.
- Deep knowledge of and passion for Jewish culture and traditions.
- Demonstrated success as a Jewish educator for different demographics.
- Desire to work with young children and older adults.
- Positive, dynamic, contagious love for Jewish Life.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work some weekend and evening hours, including holidays on occasion.