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
KI Religious School Teacher
About the Position
Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline, MA is seeking creative, enthusiastic, and dynamic educators for our religious school (KIRS). Our school meets twice per week on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3-5 pm. A Thursday-only position may be possible. Some Shabbat programming may be built into the schedule for the school year as well.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead engaging, meaningful lessons in a supportive environment
- Foster a joyful, relationship-centered classroom culture
- Work closely with other KIRS teachers, KI staff, and the KIRS Educational Leadership Fellow
The ideal candidate should have the following qualities/experience:
- Proficiency in Hebrew, Judaic Studies, and Jewish Ritual
- A vibrant and charismatic personality
- The ability to give and receive guidance, constructive feedback, and support
- The ability to generate enthusiasm for Jewish learning and Jewish life in the classroom
- Comfort with an experiential learning and/or informal learning environment
- Prior teaching experience, work as a camp counselor, or other work with children is preferable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive supervision and mentorship
- Flexibility and encouragement for creativity in the classroom
- Free membership at Congregation Kehillath Israel and free KIRS tuition
About Congregation Kehillath Israel (KI)
Congregation Kehillath Israel (KI), located in the heart of Brookline’s historic Coolidge Corner, is a warm and welcoming conservative synagogue with a 100+year history. Our campus is home to four other prayer communities (Congregation Mishkan Tefilah, Washington Square Minyan, Minyan Shalem, and Minyan Alumot), a bustling pre-school, and a growing religious school, as well as a number of Jewish communal partner organizations, including Yachad and 2Life Communities.
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