Jobs & Opportunities
Working at KI
Congregation Kehillath Israel (“KI”) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Let’s Connect
Want to volunteer? Are you an expert in a field that could enrich our community? Or maybe you’d like to become a member of a committee or leadership team? Great! We want to hear about it. Email us and share your thoughts. We are proud of and indebted to KI’s ever-widening circle of lay leaders who contribute in meaningful ways during daily minyan, Shabbat services, and holiday celebrations, by supporting trustees on various committees, and by helping out with the day-to-day operations of our facility. If you’re looking for more of a once-in-a-while volunteer opportunity, please sign up to join KI’s Lotsa Helping Hands community, where you’ll hear when fellow community members need various kinds of support.
Looking for paid employment? In addition to any open positions listed below, we like to keep a database of qualified, interested individuals for our many part-time roles, including b’nei mitzvah tutoring, teaching in the religious school, leading youth services, and substitute teaching in the preschool. Please consider joining our staff of thoughtful, sincere, hard-working Judaic professionals, even in a limited or part-time capacity! Email us your resume and a short letter explaining your skills and interests and we will be in touch with you about any opportunities that may exist currently or on the horizon.
Open Positions
The KI Religious School Educational Leadership Fellow
KI is seeking a dynamic, passionate Education Leadership Fellow to help with the coordination of the Kehillath Israel Religious School (KIRS) and youth Shabbat programming. This two-year fellowship will focus on building the following skills:
- Educational Leadership (Curriculum, programs, evaluation)
- Operations (staff, budgeting, governence)
- Community Leadership (volunteers, communications, relationships)
What You’ll Do:
- Build and implement a rigorous and multifaceted religious school curriculum (grades K-6)
- Create and implement engaging youth and family programs for Shabbat and major and minor Jewish holidays
- Manage staff and community volunteers
- Manage program and departmental budgets
- Create a comprehensive engagement plan to reach new and returning families
Who You Are
You are a person who has been shaped by the positive Jewish experiences like camp, youth groups, synagogue, Hillel, JCC Maccabbi Games, Israel gap year/study abroad, Birthright, etc. and you want to ignite that spark in others.
You have a passion for Jewish education and youth engagement and are looking to launch your career in this field through a combination of mentorship and practical on-the-job experience.
What You’ll Gain
- Work-based learning and on-the-job training that will provide the foundation for your future professional life
- Real leadership experience across every dimension of religious school life — curriculum, staffing, family engagement, and community programming
- Weekly mentorship with a variety of leaders including KI clergy, staff, and community leaders
- The skillsets needed to manage a growing school
- Opportunities to collaborate with KI staff and lay leaders on the planning and facilitation of holiday programming for youth and families (e.g. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Lag BaOmer, etc.)
Qualifications
- This is a fully in-person position. The Fellow must be on-site and available during religious school hours (3-5PM) on Mondays and Thursdays; other hours are flexible in consultation with supervisor
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 2-3 years professional experience required, with preference given to candidates who have experience in formal or informal educational settings or Jewish youth programs or camps
- Ability to read and write Hebrew
- Knowledge of Jewish customs and practices in Conservative Judaism
- Energy and enthusiasm to inspire young people
- Strong interpersonal skills to form meaningful connections with both adults and children
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
The Details
- $40,000-$42,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience
- This is a part-time (20-25 hours/week) position that reports to the Executive Director of KI
- This is a two-year position with the possibility of renewal
Use the button below to please send a resume and cover letter.
Jewish Educator – Nitzanim
KI is seeking a Jewish Educator to lead Shabbat youth services/programming on Saturday mornings (10:30-12) for the 2021-2022 school year. We are seeking a service leader for children ages 4 & Under. Responsibilities will include planning and leading the group in activities, prayers, song, and movement. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and engaging, with experience in Jewish education and a nurturing approach to young children.
Although we are transitioning out of a year of Zoom services, and may continue to offer this occasionally, our goal is to primarily have this as in-person program. Activities should be Shomer Shabbat and in line with traditional Jewish practice. Use the button below to please send a resume and cover letter.
Jewish Educator – Minyan Atid
KI is seeking a Jewish Educator to lead Shabbat youth services/programming on Saturday mornings (10:30-12) for the 2021-2022 school year. We are seeking a service leader for children ages 8-11, grades 2-5. Responsibilities will include planning and leading the group in activities, prayers, song, and movement. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and engaging, with experience in Jewish education. Although we are transitioning out of a year of Zoom services, and may continue to offer this occasionally, our goal is to primarily have this as an in-person program. Activities should be Shomer Shabbat and in line with traditional Jewish practice. Please send a resume and cover letter via the button below!
KI Religious School Teacher
KI is seeking a 6th-7th Grade religious school teacher to teach Judaics and Hebrew language in the Kehillath Israel Religious School (KIRS). Generally, Judaics topics include weekly parsha, Jewish history, Jewish holidays, and prayer. More specifically, this year it will include an in depth study of the Holocaust and the Amidah service, as well as an introduction to the canon of Jewish text.
As we are a Conservative synagogue, teachers must be comfortable teaching traditional prayer liturgy. Class is in session from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Thursdays throughout the school year. This will include snack time, tefillah as a kehillah (community), and Zman Kehillah, time as a community to participate in experiential education. If interested, teacher can work with the Director of Family Engagement to plan and implement some of these community time lessons for additional compensation. Teachers will be expected to plan their own lessons outside of school hours and participate in a monthly staff meeting.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. All candidates will be required to undergo a background check. Please send a resume and cover letter via the button below!