New Synagogue Project in Petworth, DC is hiring a part-time Young Children’s Playgroup Educator to facilitate kids age 5 and under in a playgroup on Shabbat mornings.
NSP has a significant and growing number of families with young children. While we’ve served this constituency through our Tot Shabbat program from the beginning, we hope to build out more robust programming, as we have for families with school-aged children (i.e. our religious school, Kollel). Bereishit (“in the beginning”), is envisioned to be a hub for a set of programs, new and existing, that serve families with children not yet old enough to enroll in Kollel, from parents-to-be who are expecting their first child to those with preschoolers. Our goals are for parents to build relationships with one another, make sustaining connections to and gain support from the NSP community, and move along their family’s Jewish learning journey through kid-, adult-, and whole family-centered content. The positions described here are focused on supporting a new cohort-style program on Shabbat mornings that will provide parallel programming for parents and their children.
Complete list of meeting dates for October-December 2024 cohort.
October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 December 14 This position will have the option to renew in the spring.
The position requires 4 hours per week during weeks the cohort meets (twice a month) and will be paid $50 per hour. The program will meet on Saturday mornings at 9:30am-11am twice a month, the role will require working 9:00-11:30am inclusive of setup and cleanup. Meetings will take place in Petworth neighborhood, DC. Work outside the cohort meeting time itself on weeks of meetings (around an hour and a half of prep and debrief) will occur remotely. The position reports to NSP’s Education Director.
Responsibilities for the Young Children’s Playgroup Educator position include:
Prepare activities for playgroup sessions that connect to Jewish holidays, values, or stories. This can be art, music, theater, or any other interactive medium that will engage young children (pre-kindergarten) Procure materials needed, including snacks, (to be reimbursed) or coordinate with NSP’s administrative staff to do so Collaborate with childcare providers during playgroup sessions to support children’s engagement and ensure their well-being Uphold NSP’s values and foster a space of inclusivity and mutual respect Set up and clean up playgroup space, along with childcare providers Coordinate with Adult Learning Family Educator to include any relevant information about children’s activities in reminder and update emails to parents Discuss issues and share feedback with NSP’s Synagogue Director and/or Education Director as needed.
To apply, please email a 1-2 page resume (and optional: cover letter, 300 words or less) to liora@newsynagogueproject.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference for applications received by September 3; the position will be open until filled. Our next cohort will be October 2024-December 2024. This is our anticipated process for the selection of these positions:
Individual screening phone call Zoom video interview with a small hiring committee Reference checks Background check NSP is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to racial equity, accessibility, and social justice. Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply. NSP does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law.
