Senior Educator, Unpacked Teens

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of Unpacked Teens programs, which encompass school retreats, regional fellowships, Jewish camps, and immersive experiences.

• Act as the primary contact for partner schools and camps on a daily basis.

• Ensure the consistent and timely operation of Unpacked Scholars and regional teen fellowships.

• Lead partnerships with camps, managing relationships with camp directors, conducting site visits, providing staff training, and developing programming.

• Facilitate retreats and fellowship sessions for teens examining Jewish identity and Israel.

• Develop and enhance sessions, lesson plans, and presentations grounded in Project-Based Learning and experiential education.

• Evaluate educational materials for quality assurance prior to their implementation.

• Organize the schedules of Education Associates and prepare for retreats.

• Mentor Education Associates in facilitation techniques and content development.

• Assist in speaking engagements for Unpacked for Educators and ConnectED.

• Collaborate with the Senior Program Director, UED, to establish program strategies.

• Cultivate thoughtful young Jewish leaders through retreats, fellowships, camps, and immersive experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Jewish and Israel education, including classroom instruction, preferably at the high school level.

• At least 2 years of experience in running or coordinating educational programs.

• A Bachelor's degree in education or Jewish studies.

• Proficient facilitation skills and comfort in leading large groups of teens.

• Proven ability to take programs from conception to execution, including overseeing logistics, timelines, partner communication, and deliverables.

• Extensive knowledge of Israel and Jewish content.

• Capability to design effective sessions and assess the work of others.

• Experience in establishing collaborative relationships with schools, camps, or community partners.

• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities.

• Commitment to core values, including a proud Zionist perspective and an understanding of nuance and complexity.

• Proficient with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Wrike, and Zoom.

• Daily use of AI tools, such as Claude.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, primarily for national weekday trips and summer camp visits.

• Residing in or near New York or New Jersey is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Bonus: Experience in the Jewish camp sector.

• Bonus: Background in mentoring or supervising educators, staff, or counselors.

• Bonus: Familiarity with Project-Based Learning, Learning by Design, and experiential education methodologies.

• Bonus: Experience with grant reporting or managing program data.

• Bonus: Proficient in Hebrew and familiarity with Israeli audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work with the flexibility to operate from any location.

• Paid time off for Jewish and national holidays.

• Available vacation and sick leave.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including health, dental, and vision plans.

• Company-funded life and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• High degree of autonomy and direct access to leadership.

• A warm, collaborative culture with supportive colleagues.