Job Title:
B’nai Mitzvah Tutor
Organization Name:
Job Type:
Part-time
Deadline:
Open until filled
Job Summary/Description:
B’nai Mitzvah Tutors are assigned students to work with individually as they prepare for becoming B’nai Mitzvah at Bet Shalom Congregation. B’nai Mitzvah tutors work on a part time basis and will work with families to find a mutually agreed upon meeting time for tutoring. Tutoring takes place at Bet Shalom.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:
*Schedule, prepare for, and guide students through weekly tutoring sessions beginning 10 months prior to each student’s assigned date. (Each student receives 36 sessions of tutoring. 34 30-minute sessions and 2 one hour sessions at the end).
*Support students in their preparation of chanting Torah, Haftarah, and prayers
*Support students in their ongoing understanding of the meaning of their Torah and Haftarah portion
*Support students in their ongoing understanding of what it means to them to become B’nai Mitzvah
*Assign students weekly goals and homework and oversee student progress
*Maintain ongoing communicate with students’ parents regarding progress
*Keep student file up to date and communicate progress with Synagogue leadership
Experience and Qualification Requirements:
*Proficiency in reading, chanting, and teaching Biblical Hebrew with the standard Torah and Haftarah Trope used in the Reform Movement
*Proficiency in reading, chanting, and teaching prayers with the standard melodies used in the Reform Movement
*Strong organization and communication skills
*Ability to relate to young people at a time of significant transition and stress
*Ability to tailor learning to individual student needs
How To Apply:
Please e-mail Rabbi Crimmings at [email protected]
