ONG (Setor Social)
Mitzvah Mensches Co-Teacher
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Descrição
Position Summary:
The Mitzvah Mensches Social Action Youth Group is a program for post-Bnei Mitzvah teens and focuses on “social action through social interaction.” With support from a 1:1 teen volunteer, students with disabilities and diverse learning needs explore themes of philanthropy and social justice while working in an inclusive class environment. Through a multisensory curriculum, students engage in meaningful Jewish learning focusing on Jewish values, text, and prayer. The Mitzvah Mensches assistant teacher is responsible for working collaboratively with other teachers to create an inclusive and meaningful experience for the students and teen volunteers. Mitzvah Mensches meets on Sundays in Newton, MA from 12:00-1:30 pm. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Gateways Accessible Hebrew School.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead group of teens in philanthropic and social activities
- Partner with lead Mitzvah Mensches teacher in implementing pre-determined lesson plans
- Provide support and guidance to students and teens during class sessions including specific strategies in differentiation for a wide range of student needs
- Foster social opportunities between teens as they engage in activities and discussion
- Other duties as requested by the Program Director
Required meetings/attendance
- Be on site by 11:30 am (leave at 2:00 pm)
- Participate in scheduled planning meeting times, as needed
- Set-up classroom prior to teens arriving and clean-up classroom at the end of the sessions
Qualifications:
- Experience working with students with disabilities
- Must be a creative and innovative thinker
- Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required
- Must enjoy working with teens
Salary:
$100-$160 per weekly Sunday session based on qualifications and experience
How to Apply:
Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Nível de Proficiência do Idioma
Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required
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Como se inscrever
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Gateways will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. The interview process for this position will be conducted via Zoom. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@jgateways.org for assistance.
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