Before you apply:

Please, spend some time on our website. Learn more about our team, visit our Afterschool & Sunday blogs, and check out all the national coverage we've received. We love to work with people who buy-in to the JKG mission. So get to know us, and see if you think you might be a good fit. Just so you know, we value:

• Active, hands-on, experiential learning 

• Jewish friendships and social networks

• Celebrating Judaism and Jewish holidays

• A fun, camp-like environment

• Energetic, role-model-worthy team members

JKG Full Day Teacher

Position Hours

Mondays-Fridays, 9:00-5:00pm 

This is a short term assignment (9-12 weeks) with opportunity for permanent employment in our after school program if schools return to in-person instruction.

Roles & Responsibilities

At JKG, we focus on providing an experiential and fun Jewish education for our students. We accomplish this with the safety of our students and team members as a top priority. We adhere to strict guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control, as well as public health officials and trusted medical professionals. JKG is a ridiculously cool place to work: inspiring colleagues, supportive leadership team, and fun-loving kids. 

As a teacher at JKG, your responsibilities include providing support for students participating in virtual learning through their elementary school, leading Jewish enrichment activities, and playing a proactive role in maintaining a safe and sanitary physical space. Responsibilities also include:

• Schoolwork: Support students in completing their respective online classes, ensuring that they are on track with learning objectives, and routinely assist with homework assignments.

• Work with the site Director and fellow teachers to facilitate snack and lunch time, playground time, group activities, Jewish studies lessons, and z’man kehilla (community circle) for students

• Model all safety protocols established by JKG with regard to COVID-19, without exception, including modeling of safe practices and daily cleaning/disinfecting of the physical space.

• Collaborate with co-teachers and director to design and implement classroom management systems and behavior management strategies 

• Engage parents as appropriate.

• Follow and build upon JKG’s Jewish Values Curriculum Map and Learning Goals to create and/or lead peulot (activities) and Hebrew lesson plans that are content-rich, experiential, and fun

• Contribute ideas for and help prepare and lead  Z’man Kehilah

• Communicate pertinent issues/information regarding students, parents, and Afterschool program to director in-person, via email, and via Slack. 

Direct Supervisor: Site director 
Position Type and Wage: Hourly, $20 per hour
Location: Positions available in Morningside, Decatur, Sandy Springs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with children

• Ability to abide by JKG Community and CDC COVID-19 guidelines while working with children 

• Strong connection to Jewish tradition

• Familiar with Hebrew, highly creative, and passionate about kids’ learning 

• Must be a flexible thinker, facilitator, team player and creative.

JKG Sunday Job Opportunities

JKG Sunday Lead Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and executes weekly Sunday lessons that align with age-appropriate learning goals in a fun, experiential, and interactive way. Experiential lessons are provided for each class day. 

• Implement classroom management systems and behavior management strategies for your class

• Happily greet and engage with parents during drop-off and pick-up

• Communicate pertinent issues/information regarding students and program to the director on a weekly basis

• Placed with the same class for the whole school year

Rate:

• $25 per hour

JKG Sunday Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and executes weekly Sunday lessons that align with age-appropriate learning goals in a fun, experiential, and interactive way. Experiential lessons are provided for each class day. 

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing lessons by helping with student behavior, supplies, instruction, etc.

• Happily greet and engage with parents during drop-off and pick-up

• Communicate pertinent issues/information regarding students and program to the director on a weekly basis

• Placed with the same class for the whole school year. 

Rate:

• $15 per hour

JKG Sunday Floater Teacher or Floater Assistant Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Fills in the role they are needed most any given week, either as a teacher (teaching the weekly Sunday lesson) or assistant teacher (helping to facilitate the weekly Sunday lessons). 

• Happily greet and engage with parents during drop-off and pick-up

• Communicate pertinent issues/information regarding students and program to the director on a weekly basis

• Floaters are placed every Sunday but can be placed in different classes each Sunday.

Rate:

• Floater Teacher $22 per hour / Floater Assistant Teacher $12 per hour. 

JKG Sunday Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and executes weekly Sunday lessons that align with age-appropriate learning goals in a fun, experiential, and interactive way. Experiential lessons are provided for each class day. 

• Happily greet and engage with parents during drop-off and pick-up

• Substitutes are reached out to when there is a need.

Rate:

• Substitute Lead Teacher and Substitute Assistant Teacher $20 per hour. 

Details for all Sunday Positions:

Position Types: Hourly (see specific rates for each position above)
Dates: 26 Sundays per year, from August to May (calendar here)
Hours: 8:30am – 12:45pm
Ages Served: Preschool (2.5 years old) through 7th Grade
Locations: Dunwoody, Old Fourth Ward, and Brookhaven

Afterschool Community Job Opportunities

The JKG Afterschool Community is a completely unique place for kids to play and learn. We offer the services of a premium afterschool program with a full, experiential Hebrew school curriculum. We are, as our name implies, a joyful Jewish community. This will inform the way you execute all of your duties as a JKG teacher. 

JKG Afterschool Teacher (On hold until on-site programming resumes)

• Plan meaningful, engaging activities that reflect specific learning goals. You’ll have the JKG Curriculum Map to guide you, and you'll be surrounded by a smart and inspiring group of peer educators.

• Create and facilitate Hebrew lessons through games, activities, and movement.

• Run the show in homeroom, homework time, and playground time.

• Complete tasks under the direction of the JKG Afterschool Director. Among them:

  • Document lesson plans

  • Participate in monthly staff meetings and collaborative teacher planning meetings 

  • Attend holiday celebrations and promotional events (such as open houses, festival booths, etc.)

  • Play active role in daily preparation

  • Drive the JKG van daily to pick up students from local schools

Position Details: Hourly, Monday-Thursday, 12:30pm-6:15pm and Friday 12:30pm-5:15pm (exact days depending on location)
Grades Served: PreK-5th grade
Qualifications: Able to teach basic Hebrew and Judaic Studies.
Rate: ​Hourly, $20 per hour
Locations: Morningside, Brookhaven, Decatur, and Sandy Springs.

Volunteer Positions

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with JKG! We offer a range of volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and interest. Check out positions listed below, then fill out this quick form and a JKG team member will be in touch.

Assistant Teacher

How you will contribute to JKG: Assist lead teacher in any classroom needs (including, but not limited to, one-on-one student help, prepping a classroom activity, running an activity, playing games with students, helping with any individual child needs, providing extra attention and assistance to specific students, reporting on significant incidences, etc.)

Specialty Teacher

How you will contribute to JKG: Do you have a special skill? We love offering unique learning opportunities to our students. Your skill set and generosity will allow us to expose our students to diverse educational programming.

• Seeking Specialty Teacher Volunteers In the Areas of:

  • Drama

  • Yoga

  • Jewish History and Storytelling

  • Cooking and Baking

  • Sports

  • Music

  • Have a different talent? We would love to hear from you!

Specialized Assistant Teacher

How you will contribute to JKG: Assist assigned students who require extra support to navigate through the JKG day. Responsibilities and expectations are set by the student’s family and will be communicated by the Director to the Specialized Assistant Teacher.

Shira Leader (song leader)

How you will contribute to JKG: Lead JKG students in shira time which includes singing songs, dancing, and whole group learning about Jewish holidays. Preferred that you play an instrument, but definitely not required!

JKG Jr Teacher

How you will contribute to JKG: Setup the classroom and follow JKG Jr. lesson plans to conduct the program with participants. Lead session for the parent-and-child participants through singing songs and guiding the activity stations. Clean up classroom after program each Sunday.

Guest Reader

How you will contribute to JKG: facilitating an interactive story-time with JKG students, engaging JKG students in new and exciting ways.

Lesson Planner (remote):

How you will contribute to JKG: Create and/or revise JKG’s preschool to 7th grade lessons in Judaics and/or Hebrew.  

Special Events

How you will contribute to JKG: helping JKG staff members plan and execute special events like our B’nei Mitzvah ceremony and Shabbatlucks.

JKG Ambassador

How you will contribute to JKG: recruiting new people to join the JKG family and representing JKG around the Atlanta area