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Repair the World

Director, Orange County

Anaheim, CA

$85K - $100K/yr

They will be a talented experienced experiential Jewish educator, who is deeply committed to maintaining and strengthening community collaborations. This is a full-time, exempt position based in ...

Repair the World

Program Director, New York

New York, NY · On-site

$81K - $92K/yr

The successful candidate will be a seasoned experiential Jewish educator, community builder, program planner, flexible self-starter, and a strong facilitator. They excel at building relationships ...

Repair the World

Program Director, New York

New York, NY · On-site

$81K - $92K/yr

The successful candidate will be a seasoned experiential Jewish educator, community builder, program planner, flexible self-starter, and a strong facilitator. They excel at building relationships ...

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How much do jewish educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for jewish educator in the United States is $22.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Jewish Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Jewish Educator, you need a strong background in Jewish studies, educational theory, and often a relevant degree or teaching certification. Familiarity with curriculum development tools, digital learning platforms, and Hebrew language proficiency are commonly required. Exceptional communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to inspire and engage learners are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure effective transmission of Jewish knowledge and values, fostering meaningful connections and lifelong learning within the community.

What is the difference between Jewish Educator vs Jewish Youth Worker?

AspectJewish EducatorJewish Youth Worker
CredentialsTeaching certifications, Jewish studies backgroundChild development, youth engagement training
Work EnvironmentSynagogues, Jewish schools, community centersCommunity programs, camps, youth groups
Employer & IndustryJewish educational institutions, religious organizationsNonprofits, community organizations, camps

Jewish Educators primarily focus on formal teaching of Jewish history, religion, and culture, often within schools or religious settings. Jewish Youth Workers engage with young people through informal programs, fostering community involvement and personal growth. While both roles serve the Jewish community, their methods and settings differ, with educators emphasizing classroom instruction and youth workers emphasizing mentorship and activity-based engagement.

What is a Jewish Educator?

A Jewish Educator is a professional who teaches and facilitates learning about Jewish religion, culture, history, and traditions. They may work in schools, synagogues, community centers, camps, or other educational settings, teaching people of all ages. Jewish Educators create curricula, lead classes or workshops, and often organize events that foster Jewish identity and community engagement. Their work is essential in passing on Jewish values and knowledge to future generations.

What are some common challenges Jewish Educators face when engaging students from diverse backgrounds?

Jewish Educators often work with students who have varying levels of prior knowledge, cultural backgrounds, and religious observance. One common challenge is creating inclusive lesson plans that resonate with all learners while respecting different traditions and perspectives within the community. Effective educators use differentiated instruction, foster open discussions, and collaborate with families to build a supportive learning environment. Continuous professional development and peer collaboration also help educators address these challenges and enhance their teaching strategies.
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Infographic showing various Jewish Educator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,628 per year, or $22.4 per hour.
Camp Jewish Content Coordinator

Camp Jewish Content Coordinator

Bender JCC of Greater Washington

Rockville, MD • On-site

$4.1K - $5.0K/wk

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Please CLICK HERE to apply for Summer 2026.
Why this role matters:
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of our Lessans Camp JCC participants. The Jewish Content Coordinator brings ruach (spirit!), meaning, and joyful Jewish learning to every part of camp life! This role is all about helping campers and staff experience Jewish values, traditions, and stories through creative activities, songs, art projects, Shabbat celebrations, and the fun, spontaneous moments that make camp so special.
This is a part time position (25-30 hours a week).
See the magic of Lessans Camp JCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI29oxMjSmE
About the Bender JCC:
The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs.
We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.
Core Responsibilities include:
Jewish Content Leadership
  • Help campers and staff explore what being Jewish means to them in creative, meaningful, and age-appropriate ways, regardless of their background.
  • Create activities that connect Jewish values to everyday camp life through song, story, friendship, and play.
  • Coordinate with camp specialists and shaliach to implement Jewish content (Hebrew language, Jewish values, etc.) within their programming curriculum.
  • Collaborate with camp leadership for staff engagement and camp wide events (Friday Special Events, Shabbat, Orientation week, staff meetings, etc.
  • Act as a resource for staff and campers.
  • Assist in implementation of camp wide mitzvah projects.
Camper Care and Engagement
  • Supervise and engage with all participants (ages 4-21) in programs and activities while under the position's care.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control and use positive behavior-management techniques.
  • Work with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator to ensure activities are accessible.
Preparation, Planning, and Organization
  • Work directly with specialists/leadership team to plan activities.
  • Submit written activity plans to the Associate Camp Director.
  • Coordinate materials and supplies with the Associate Camp Director.
  • Meet with Associate Camp Director weekly.
Qualifications include:
  • Strong knowledge of Jewish culture, values, and traditions.
  • Strong background in Jewish education.
  • Experience in camp, youth group or Jewish programming.
  • Relevant higher education preferred
  • Ability to get on the floor to participate and supervise activities.
  • Ability to move equipment and supplies as required.
  • Prior experience working with school aged children with all abilities.
  • Ability to engage with campers and staff of all ages.
  • Ability to adapt all planned activities to include children with disabilities
  • Ability to engage with participants of all ages, campers and staff
  • Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards within the camp program.
  • Strong written and spoken language skills.
  • Ability to get to and from work each day.
  • Be accepting of, and sensitive to the diverse racial, national, sexual orientation, gender identity, abilities, religious and cultural backgrounds of everyone at Lessans Camp JCC.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changes in schedule, responsibilities, and Lessans Camp JCC activities as needed.

Priority will be given to candidates who are available the entire camp season starting on June 15 going through August 7.
Additional Information
The pay range for this position is $4,100 - $5,000 (total pay for the regular camp season), dependent on hours worked. Current educators, relevant degree, and advanced certification bonuses available.
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
To Apply
To apply, go to: https://jccgw.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/staff/App
Email Campjcc@benderjccgw.org with any questions.

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