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About the Role
The Director of Off-the-Bimah is responsible for leading all aspects of the Off the Bimah program, a two-year B-Mitzvah learning experience for students and their families. This program serves students primarily in sixth and seventh grade who may have limited or no prior formal Jewish education.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach the curriculum for all Year 1 and Year 2 sections during the 2026–2027 program year.
- Build relationships with current students and their families, and recruit, advise, and orient parents and students entering Year 1 of the program.
- Manage all communication with current and prospective Off the Bimah families and respond to inquiries and messages in a timely manner.
- Identify tutors from the Hebrew Homepage database and match them with Off the Bimah students.
- Communicate periodically with tutors to monitor students' progress and ensure they remain on schedule in preparation for their B-Mitzvah ceremonies.
- Partner with Sarah Stave, Director of Hebrew Homepage, to support ongoing Hebrew learning for Year 1 students and coordinate payment for Year 2 tutors.
- Plan and officiate two cohort ceremonies during the 2026–2027 program year.
- Plan and lead two Sunday family programs and one family Shabbat dinner.
- Work closely with the VP, Children + Families and the Director, Tween + Teen Engagement to ensure that all administrative responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Collaborate with other JCC professionals who work in Jewish Life and with children, teens, and families.
- Remain current on developments and best practices in supplementary B-Mitzvah education.
Requirements
- In person at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
- Weekly teaching Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
- Develop and lead two Sunday family programs
- Organize and run one family Shabbat dinner
- Additional time for curriculum development, family communication, tutor coordination, and program administration
Location
- Manhattan
Work Type
- In person
Salary/Compensations
- $25,000 for the 2026–2027 program year
Benefits
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
- Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
- Investment in professional development and leadership skills
- Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
About the Company
- Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn.
- Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services.
- It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.
Equal Opportunity
- The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.