Temporary Community Educator - Genesis Summer 2026

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
Base: $2,900; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Onsite (residential)
Experiential education with teens
Familiarity with jewish community
Facilitate daily minyanim
Brandeis University is seeking a Temporary Community Educator for its Genesis Summer 2026 program, which serves approximately 40 Jewish high school students. The role involves educational collaboration, community-building, and spiritual practice, with a focus on experiential education

Job Summary

  • The Genesis Community Educator (CE) is an immersive position defined by educational collaboration, experimentation and community-building to create an exceptional growth experience for participants from around the world.
  • CEs will design and facilitate 'nesiyot' (Explorations) and 'Kavanot' (Spiritual Practice) sessions, requiring significant pre-summer planning and collaborative development.
  • This role involves living in residence halls, monitoring participant well-being, and serving as positive role models while fostering a supportive community environment.

Matching Summary

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Brandeis University is seeking a Temporary Community Educator for its Genesis Summer 2026 program, which serves approximately 40 Jewish high school students. The role involves educational collaboration, community-building, and spiritual practice, with a focus on experiential education.

Salary

Base: $2900; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Room and board

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experiential education with teens
  • Familiarity with Jewish community
  • Facilitate daily minyanim
  • Design spiritual practice sessions
  • Lead Shabbat programming

Nice-to-have

  • Creative and flexible approach
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Enthusiastic and positive role model
  • Graduate work in Jewish studies

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree completed by summer start
  • Teaching experience with teens
  • Familiarity with Jewish practice and observance
  • Ability to lead spiritual practice endeavors

Work Rights

Not specified

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