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We are seeking a kind, creative, and mature assistant teacher for the Olam Chesed Program on Tuesdays at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Montpelier. Olam Chesed is managed by the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS).

Program Description:  Olam Chesed will run on Tuesday afternoons, during which time the students will engage in tefillah/prayer time, kehillah/group learning, and chai/Jewish life lessons.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist with set-up and break-down including space arrangement and materials organization

• Welcome students and assist with parent pick-up

• Set up and serve snack

• Work with individual students or small groups of students at specific times during the program  

• Teach components of lessons during tefillah, kehillah, and chai (lesson plans provided)

• Participate in two Friday night and one Saturday morning family programs

Qualifications:

• Age 16 & up

• Knowledge of Hebrew: facility reading/chanting prayers 

• Familiarity with Jewish ritual and tradition 

• Skill to engage and lead small groups of students, including handling discipline under the guidance of the director

• Capacity to provide support and assistance to individual students

• Completion of JCOGS Mitzvah program (with strong attendance) or equivalent b’nei mitzvah prep program - as determined by director 

• Previous work with children—babysitting, tutoring, camp counselor—preferred but not necessary

• Ability to take direction, work independently, implement lesson plans, and give feedback to the director

Compensation:  $20/hour x 3 hours for program plus $20 per hour for staff meetings and trainings

Please send resume and letter of interest to Beth Liberman, director of education at beth.liberman@jcogs.org.