Jewish Educator, Family Journeys
$60,000–$60,000 year
On-siteOwings Mills, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Design a cohesive educational curriculum that transforms each day trip into a connected journey of reflection, storytelling, and Jewish identity-building. Develop engaging, age-appropriate, intergenerational activities, reflection prompts, and Family Story experiences that invite families to connect their personal narratives with Jewish history, values, and community. Facilitate pre-trip gatherings, educational experiences during each trip, and post-trip reflection sessions that foster dialogue, relationship-building, and ongoing connection among participating families. Employ experiential educational methods that prioritize reflective inquiry, storytelling, peer-sharing, and meaningful conversation over traditional didactic instruction. Create welcoming, accessible experiences through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and sensory-aware facilitation practices that ensure every family feels seen, respected, and able to participate fully. Foster a sense of belonging for families from historically underrepresented or underserved populations—including interfaith families, Jews of Color, multiracial families, LGBTQ+ families, adoptive families, and single-parent households—helping create meaningful entry points into Jewish communal life. Staff all Family Journeys trips and events, including necessary evenings, weekends, and travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, or a related field
- Experience facilitating experiential Jewish learning in family engagement, camps, museums, schools, or community-based settings
- Deep knowledge of Jewish traditions, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish life
- Experience designing engaging intergenerational educational experiences for children and adults
- Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to lead reflective conversations, build relationships, and create inclusive learning communities
- Experience working with diverse Jewish populations and a demonstrated commitment to creating welcoming, culturally responsive environments where every family experiences belonging
- Familiarity with trauma-informed and sensory-aware educational practices
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects while working effectively as part of a collaborative team
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Graduate degree
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