Our new school hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information about Congregation Beth Jacob and our educational programs, please visit our website at www.bethjacobrwc.org
CBJ values teachers and compensates our teachers well. In addition, we also

Contact: If you are interested in any of the above positions, please submit a resume to Michal Braker, School Director, at michal@bethjacobrwc.org or call (650) 366-8481.

Posted: July 2010 Religious School Teachers/K-3rd Grade
Temple Sinai, Oakland

Description: We are a large, diverse, urban Reform congregation with a committed and dynamic staff and great kids. We are looking for creative, engaged teachers with a love of children and a love of Judaism. Teaching Positions available K-3rd grade. Sessions on Sunday mornings 9:30-11:30 and Tuesday afternoons 4-6.
Requirements: Applicants should have experience with children, have solid Jewish knowledge and be open to learning and new ideas.
Contact: Send resume to Director of Education Sue Bojdak at sue@oaklandsinai.org or call at 510-451-3263 x318.

Posted: July 2010 6th Grade Religious School Teacher
Peninsula Sinai Congregation, Foster City

Description: Peninsula Sinai Congregation, a traditional, conservative congregation in Foster City is seeking a warm, caring, creative, and knowledgeable 6th grade religious school teacher for the 2010-2011 school year.
Requirements: Applicants should have experience working with children in a Jewish setting and have general knowledge of Torah, holidays, Hebrew, Jewish values, and culture. Applicants should also be comfortable teaching Holocaust studies.
This class meets on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-6:00 and on Sundays from 9:00-12:00.
We provide competitive compensation based on training, experience, and skills.
Contact: Please send your resume and a brief letter of interest to the Education Director, Sabrina Bahir via email at educator@peninsulasinai.org.

Posted: July 2010 Hebrew Teacher
Congregation Ner Tamid, San Francisco

Description: EXPERIENCED teacher for teaching Hebrew (written/spoken) and reinforcing the Jewish identity and sense of belonging Jewish community
Our organization is a small newly formed Jewish Russian program at Congregation Ner Tamid, located in the Sunset District of San Francisco
Requirements: We are looking for a fluent Hebrew speaker to join our program as a teacher on Thursday nights
There's lots of growth potential in the future of our organization.
The right candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, creative and experienced with children of mix age (6-11 years old)
It would be a double bonus for us if you can play the guitar and teach children some Hebrew songs as well.
Teacher must to have patience and excellent communication skills with children, teachers and parents.
Contact: Please email resume & cover letter to helenbond@comcast.net and put "Hebrew Teacher" in the subject line.

Posted: July 2010 Religious School/Hebrew School teachers
Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond

Description: Temple Beth Hillel in Richmond, California is a small, down-to-earth and vibrant Reform congregation. We are seeking teachers for the 2010-2011 school year and beyond. Our religious school, Beit Midrash Hillel, is part of our congregation's commitment to life-long Jewish learning and engages students and families in a warm and interactive Jewish learning environment with strong commitments to Torah, community and the State of Israel. We are looking for a warm, caring, and knowledgeable teacher who can communicate his or her passion about being Jewish and inspire children and teens to strong Jewish identities. Applicants should have experience working with children in a Jewish setting and have general knowledge of Torah, holidays, Hebrew, Jewish liturgy, culture, values, and history.

We are seeking a teacher or teachers for our combined 6/7 grade on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30 and one day a week, weekday afternoon Hebrew school from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience.
Contact: Please send your resume to Rabbi Dean Kertesz @ dkertesz@aol.com, or call 510-853-9814. Seeks

Posted: July 2010 Jewish Preschool Teacher
Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA

Description: Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA has an opening for a Preschool Teacher in our developmental program. The person selected for this position will be responsible for the curriculum development, supervision and management of a class of fourteen to twenty-four children between the ages of two and six, in partnership with one or two co-teachers. The Classroom Teachers report to the ECE Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher in the field of Early Childhood Education. He or she must have 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education from the following areas:

• Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family and Community
• Pre-school Curriculum: Art, Literature or Music

We are looking for a compassionate individual who can relate well to both children and adults and takes both pride and pleasure in his/her work. Our teachers need to be able to lift a child weighing between 30 to 50 pounds. We seek candidates who have the personality and ability to provide leadership and creativity for our developmental program. A background or knowledge of Jewish holidays, rituals, and culture is desirable.

Temple Isaiah is a Reform congregation of 900 families located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Contra Costa County. Our Preschool, called Gan Ilan (Garden of Trees) is a loving and nurturing environment for children and parents alike and the entree to synagogue life for our youngest families.

Contact: Send Resumes to: TeacherSearch2010TI@gmail.com

Posted: June 2010 DIRECTOR-TEACHER FOR JEWISH PRESCHOOL
Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA

Description: Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA has an opening for a Director/Teacher in our developmentally-based Early Childhood Education Program. This is a wonderful employment opportunity for an experienced, innovative Early Childhood professional to direct and teach in a Jewish setting. We are looking for someone well-versed in developmental curricula in a Jewish setting and with a vision for Jewish Early Childhood Education from birth to six years.

Education and Experience:

• B.A. Degree with 12 semester units in E.C.E. and 6 semester units in Preschool Administration and Supervision. Masters Degree preferred.
• Three to Five Years teaching experience in early childhood programs, preferably Jewish.
• Two years supervisory experience in ECE or related field.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions and practice; knowledge of Hebrew a plus. Willingness to learn and implement a Jewish curriculum.
• Must meet Community Care licensing standards for a Director in a Title 22 program.
• Ability to provide vision and leadership as the ECE program grows.
• Mentoring, supervision and modeling for teaching staff
• Ability to communicate with warmth and clarity with both children and their parents.
• A team player with an eagerness to partner with a members of a dynamic senior staff to integrate young families into the wider synagogue community.
• Computer literacy including excel, word, constant contact, digital photography.
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs.

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, health reimbursement, and 403B contribution.

As the oldest and largest synagogue in Contra Costa County, our roots at Temple Isaiah lie deep in a uniquely Californian, vibrant approach to Jewish tradition and innovation. Temple Isaiah is a Reform congregation of 900 families located on a beautiful campus. Our Preschool, called Gan Ilan ("Tree Garden") is a loving and nurturing environment for children and parents alike and the entrŽe to synagogue life for our youngest families.

Gan Ilan offers an integrated family experience that connects the child, the family, the school and the Temple Isaiah community. We provide children with the opportunity for cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual growth in a safe, nurturing environment that encourages love of learning and fosters independence. Our school program is designed to encourage imagination and curiosity and to help develop self-esteem and respectful social relationships through curriculum that is rich in opportunities for exploration and discovery.

We place particular emphasis on the beauty of the Jewish tradition. Through music, art, holiday celebrations and class rituals, we share with children and their families the joys of Jewish life. Jewish experience is woven into the structure of daily life, providing children a meaningful experience of lived Jewish values. We believe that our children are a part of a web of interconnected relationships, and we encourage open dialogue among families, teachers, the Isaiah staff and community members.

Contact: Send Resumes to: DirectorSearch2010TI@gmail.com

Posted: June 2010 Teachers
Peninsula Temple Beth El, San Mateo, CA

Description: Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo is seeking teachers for the 2010-2011 school year. Our Education Programs engage students and families in Jewish learning and living in the context of a vibrant Reform community. We are looking for warm, caring, and knowledgeable teachers to be part of a creative education team. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about being Jewish and skilled at communicating and inspiring children and teens. Applicants should have experience working with children in a Jewish setting and have general knowledge of Torah, holidays, Hebrew, Jewish values, and culture.

We are looking for grades K-6 teachers on Sunday mornings, grades 4-6 mid-week afternoon Hebrew teachers, and grades 7-10 teachers for our dynamic teen program that meets on Wednesday evenings (core and elective classes).

Compensation is commensurate with experience and market.
Contact: Please send your resume to Rabbi Karen Citrin; rabbikaren@ptbe.org.

Posted: June 2010 Preschool Director
Osher Marin JCC

Description: The Osher Marin JCC, located just north of the Golden Gate in the San Francisco Bay Area, in beautiful Marin County, offers preschool, toddler, family education, and parenting programs at two sites. We seek a dynamic Preschool Director to join the leadership team overseeing the day-to-day operations of our award winning and nationally recognized half day and full day preschool and toddler programs at our JCC site. Guided by the wisdom of Jewish tradition, our programs value children, families and staff in a supportive environment where children are encouraged to build relationships, grow and explore to their fullest potential. Constructivism and emergent curriculum provide the core principles of our approach to early childhood education.

Are you an innovative educator with experience supervising and supporting teachers and developing programs for children and their families to create a vibrant community of learners? Are you passionate about nurturing young children and their families on their developmental journey? Are you energetic and outgoing and can you bring a sense of humor to your work? Do you have excellent communication, managerial and organizational skills to work with parents and colleagues to lead a school? If so, joining the Osher Marin JCC ECE team at the might be a perfect match.

The Preschool Director at the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center manages and provides oversight of the preschool - Toddler, and Preschool classes and ancillary programs including PM, Yom Tov and Camp Yeladim Đ and is supervised by the Director of Early Childhood Education. An essential role of the Preschool Director is to collaborate with the ECE leadership team, to implement ECE core values, vision and purpose, and to articulate these concepts with teachers and parents. This position requires strong supervisory and mentoring skills in a union setting, independent judgment, initiative, and excellent communication skills.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Masters degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred.
• Five plus years of teaching and supervisory experience in a similar position.
• Director-qualified by California state licensing standards.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning implementation and staff supervision skills with young children and their families.
• Ability to provide leadership, effective guidance and stability for program continuity and to act as a role model for other staff.
• Knowledge of Jewish life, traditions and culture preferred, as well as an ability to integrate these concepts appropriately in program, environment and with staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office and adept at digital photography and video.
• First Aid certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience, skills and abilities.
• Full-time Position (3/4 time would be considered).
• Health & dental insurance; life & disability insurance; TSA and 125 plans, 22 paid vacation days per year; 13 paid sick days per year; approximately 15 National & Jewish holidays per year; up to 5 emergency/funeral leave days; JCC full-facility Family membership; discounts on JCC programs & events.

Contact: The JCC is an equal opportunity employer that embraces people of all faiths and backgrounds. For more information on the JCC, go to http://www.marinjcc.org. Forward cover letter & resume to dburg-schnirman@marinjcc.org. Please, no phone calls, as this delays the process.

Posted: May 2010 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EDUCATORS
Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco

Description: Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco is looking for inspiring teachers for the 2010-11 Religious School Year.
Are you passionate about being and doing Jewish? Are you good at motivating and inspiring children?
Do you want to be a part of a sacred community? Then our Religious School is the place for you.
Requirements: Applicants must have experience working with children in a Jewish context and have a general knowledge of Torah, Hebrew, Jewish Holidays, and lifecycles. Special skills in areas like art, music, social justice, cooking, gardening and nature are a plus.
All Classes meet Sundays 9:30-12:30
Grades 3-7 also meet on Tuesdays 4-6pm
At Beth Sholom children learn Judaism by living it. Once a month students, teachers, and parents gather on holidays to celebrate with the community instead of regular Sunday School.
We provide competitive compensation based on training, experience, and skills.
Contact: Please send your resume and a brief letter of interest to rabbiphilmus@bethsholomsf.org

Posted: May 2010

Description: The Bureau of Jewish Education creates vibrant, effective, and engaging Jewish learning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish community. The BJE of San Francisco's NESS initiative needs a PART-TIME (20 hours) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

It is the BJE's mission to build capacity among lay leaders and professional educators enabling them to create and maintain a system of excellent Jewish education in synagogues, day schools, early childhood programs, and informal educational settings. BJE collaborates with visionary funders, agency partners, and community leaders to serve our thriving community of thousand of students, families, and educators.

Nurturing Excellence in Synagogue Schools (NESS) is a three-year, whole-school, on-site intervention, custom-designed to meet the needs of each synagogue school. NESS is a project of the Bureau of Jewish Education, modeled on a program created by the Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education in Philadelphia, and made possible through the generous support of The Jewish Community Endowment Fund, the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, the Koret Foundation, and PELIE.

For more information click here.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, be a team player and a self-starter with the ability to effectively manage several concurrent tasks, prioritize, and handle short deadlines. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential. This position reports to the NESS Director and is responsible for:

• Providing logistical and administrative support to the Director
• Managing calendars, coordinating meetings, scheduling appointments
• Arranging phone/video conferencing (attentive to alternate technologies and systems)
• Assisting with correspondence and phone calls
• Maintaining accounts payable/receivable and tracking expenses of program
• Drafting surveys and updating data information
• Prepping meetings, set-up and clean up
• Recording meeting minutes, transcribing, editing and disseminating
• Copying, filing, and other tasks requested

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and sensitivity in dealing with people
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Computer expertise and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data management, the internet, and social networking
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize demands and handle short deadlines
• Plans and utilizes time effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, and with on- and off-site consultants
• Four year college degree
• 3 years' work experience
• Familiarity with Jewish customs and rituals; synagogue life is nice but not necessary
• A sense of humor, self-awareness and a passion for learning are essential

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, including a briefcase and/or materials.

This is a 20 hours per week, non-exempt job with benefits (paid vacation, sick leave, medical, vision and dental)

INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your resume with references as a pdf attachment to jobs@bjesf.org. Include "Administrative Assistant" in the subject line.

Posted: May 2010 Tehiyah Day School
El Cerrito

Description: Tehiyah Day School is seeking a full time middle-school Hebrew teacher for the 2010-2011 academic year.

We are looking for a creative, energetic and caring educator who will inspire and immerse our students in spoken and written Hebrew, Jewish heritage and Israeli culture. We offer a unique opportunity to live and work in a wonderful, diverse Jewish community in the vibrant area of Berkeley and the greater San Francisco bay.

Qualifications: