Location and Job Title:

Head of Israel Education
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

Day Camps @ The J is seeking a dynamic and passionate Head of Israel Education (HIE) to enhance our campers' connection to Israel during the summer of 2025. This role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and engaging Israel education program for campers of all ages. The HIE will infuse Israeli culture and values into daily camp life, creating a vibrant and immersive experience. This position requires a creative educator with strong leadership skills, a deep knowledge of Israel, and the ability to inspire both campers and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Curriculum Development: Create a comprehensive and age-appropriate Israel education curriculum that aligns with the camp's overall mission and goals.
• Program Implementation:
  • Curate engaging weekly programs about Israeli culture, geography, and innovation for all age groups.
  • Incorporate immersive activities that bring Israel to life at camp, such as Israeli cooking, dance, games, and art projects.
  • Plan and execute a full-day Israel celebration, showcasing the richness and diversity of Israeli culture.
  • Participate in and enhance Friday Shabbat activities with Israeli elements, such as Israeli songs and stories.
• Staff Training & Supervision: Train other staff members on integrating Israel education into their activities, providing them with resources and support.
• Shlichim Oversight: Oversee our shlichim (Israeli emissaries), providing guidance, support, and ensuring their effective integration into camp programming.
• Music & Culture: Co-lead the Boker Tov (Good Morning) morning song session, integrating Israeli music and movement.
• Environmental Education: Develop educational signage in Hebrew throughout the camp, creating an immersive language environment.
• Resource & Support: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for campers and staff on Israel-related questions and topics.
• Training & Reporting:
  • Participate in approximately 15 hours of virtual training and individualized coaching sessions provided by FJC, based on a schedule to be provided in mid-March 2025.
  • Submit write-ups of one or more outstanding Israel education programs at the end of the summer 2025 for FJC's Israel Education Resource Bank as part of the final report.
  • Actively participate in the summer site visit from FJC staff and/or the "Teaching Israel at Camp" coach.

Salary:

$8000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.

The Stamford JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

This position is partially funded by a grant from the Foundation for Jewish Camp's "Teaching Israel at Camp" initiative.