Job Description
Job Description
Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, MA is seeking a passionate, creative, and relationship-driven educator to join our Mayim Tamid team as a 3rd Grade Jewish Learning Guide (JLG) for the 2025–2026 school year.
Mayim Tamid is a unique, multi-day afterschool program that blends high-quality childcare with rich, engaging Jewish learning for children in grades K–4. Our program fosters joyful community, deep relationships, and immersive Jewish experiences through play, project-based learning, and celebration of Jewish life. We provide our children with a home away from home.
Why This Role is Unique This is not your typical religious school position. As a JLG, you will:
- Design and lead project-based, experiential Jewish learning
- Build close relationships with a small group of 3rd graders and their families
- Collaborate weekly with a team of thoughtful, supportive educators
- Participate in professional development .
- Be part of a vibrant Reform Jewish community .
We’re Looking for Someone Who: - Loves working with children and understands child development
- Has experience in experiential or informal education settings (camp, afterschool, arts, etc.)
- Is inspired by Jewish tradition and eager to bring it to life with children
- Is a strong communicator and collaborative team player
- Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core educational values
Schedule - 10-months: Monday, August 18, 2025 - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- 33-36 hours per week, typically 11:00 am-6:15 pm
Compensation & Benefits - Salary range for this 0.78 FTE role is in the range of $38,000-$42,000
- Full benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off.
- Paid time for curriculum planning, collaboration, and professional learning
Whether you're an experienced educator or emerging one, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to inspire the next generation of Jewish learners in a warm, inclusive environment.
To apply , please send your resume and cover letter to Liron Riess , Director of Mayim Tamid, at lriess@tbsneedham.org . Please reach out for more information.
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