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Category: Activity Head / Leader
Date Posted: 2014-04-08
Last Modified: 2014-04-08

Job Title: Jewish Educator
Job Location: New York, New York
Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 3869

Job Description

Passport NYC at 92Y seeks a creative, passionate, progressive, and experienced Informal Jewish Educator for our pluralistic, Jewish values based residential (NYC) summer camp program to live on-site for the full duration of our camp program. Teens entering 9th through 12th grades from all over the world live in the 92Y Residence and spend their days hands on, learning in one of five specialty programs; Culinary Arts, Music Industry, Fashion, Film or Musical Theater while exploring NYC, creating community and exploring Jewish identity and culture. As the Jewish Educator you will inspire and lead the Passport NYC participants and staff towards a greater appreciation, understanding and connection to Jewish culture, community and the Jewish obligation to help heal the world. Some ways in which this can be achieved: • Incorporating eco/social awareness into camp programming and connecting that awareness to Jewish thought/philosophy/culture/history/ritual within the arts based classes and special evening and day programs • Encouraging the exploration of ones passions and sense of self and community through creative Jewish values based programming • Creating and leading “out of this world-remember this forever” Shabbat and Havdallah experiences • Providing a strong role model for relevant, passionate Jewish affiliation for teens and staff • Empowering our camp community to be involved, explore Judaism in relevant and natural ways that are inclusive and encouraging • Training staff to lead effective, reflective, inclusive Shabbat friendly programs for our Saturday reflective elective options and choose your own adventure programs as well as Friday evening pre-Shabbat “chuggim” (electives) • Developing and implementing Service Learning programs (five separate tracks) and build relationships with outside organizations to help empower Passport NYC teens and staff to practice ‘Tikkun Olam’ through impactful, meaningful choice programs • Collaborate with Song Leader to inspire camp community through values based programs filled with secular and Jewish songs • Inspire and empower teens and staff to explore Judaism in “cool” and relevant ways that provoke ‘out of the ordinary’ Jewish moments and experiences. You will help guide the Passport NYC culture towards a feeling of cohesion, openness, depth and an overall positive energy. As Residential Passport NYC staff you will live in the 92Y Residence as a part of the Passport NYC Leadership team living amongst the camp community. You will have an opportunity to bounce between the five specialty areas (Fashion, Film, Culinary Arts, Musical Theater and the Music Industry). At all times you are fully responsible for the health, safety and overall well being of all teens and staff in your care. You must love working with teens and have proven success within this population. Have demonstrated skills in leading teens and young adults through experiential Jewish values based education and be familiar with both Jewish and secular “campy” music when collaborating programs with Song Leader. As Passport NYC is headed into its fifth year, you have the sacred opportunity to help continue to shape the program, culture and growing traditions of this ever-changing community. You will be instrumental in its continued success. Passport NYC is Kosher and Shomer Shabbat friendly. It prides itself on its openness, inclusivity and ability to make anyone feel welcome and comfortable in this Jewish community. We seek a person who deeply shares these values.

Job Criteria

Type of Position: Full-Time Temporary
Starting Date: 0000-00-00
Salary: Competative stipend
Experience Required (years): 2
Education Required: Bachelors
Room and Board Provided: Yes
Transportation Provided: No

Certifications Required

None

Camp Profile and Contact

Contact Name: Molly Hott
Camp Name: 92nd Street Y
Camp Focus: Arts Camp
Camp Profile: Teens from all over the world live in the Residence of 92Y, spend their morning following their passion in film, fashion, musical theater, culinary arts, or the music industry and their afternoons experiencing NYC, creating community, and exploring Jewish
Street Address: 1395 Lexington Ave
City: New York
State/Province: New York
Zip/Postal Code: 10128
Country: USA
Telephone Number: 212-415-5641
Fax Number: 212-415-5641
Camp or Job Web Site URL: www.92y.org/Passport-NYC/Camps-Join-Our-Staff
Preferred Method of Contact: Apply On-line
 
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