We’re Hiring!

The JKG team is re-imagining Jewish education and how and whom it impacts. It's a really fun place to work! The team includes program directors, teachers, and specialty staff who all support one another as they grow as a team and individually. We encourage continued learning and professional development and empower team members to channel their talents and interests into their work. We welcome people of ALL backgrounds, upbringings, and traditions.

Learn more about our team and programs to understand if we're a good fit for you! Some things we value that might resonate with you: 

  • 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

 

Weekday Afternoon Positions (Part-Time)

JKG Afternoon Teacher - Brookhaven, Morningside, Decatur, Sandy Springs (for Kindergarten-5th Grade)

Job Summary

JKG Afternoon Community combines the safe, reliable weekday afternoon care families need with the FUN, enriching, camp-style experience kids want. 

As a JKG Afternoon teacher, you will guide students in Kindergarten-5th grade to:

  • Build meaningful friendships with neighborhood Jewish kids 

  • Explore Jewish art and music

  • Learn Jewish values, culture, holidays, Torah Stories and Hebrew language (lesson plans provided)

Locations

We are seeking teachers for all four of our Afternoon locations in:

  • Sandy Springs

  • Morningside

  • Brookhaven

  • Decatur

Days and Hours 

Monday-Friday, 12:30 PM - 6:15PM. Partial week roles are available (for example, M/W/F). Students arrive daily at 2:30 PM.

Responsibilities

As a JKG Afternoon teacher you will:

  • Create and facilitate Jewish art and music projects, Hebrew lessons, and games that reinforce specific Jewish learning goals with your students. Your site director, teacher colleagues, and the JKG curriculum will guide and support your efforts.

  • Engage in different tasks under the direction of the JKG Afternoon 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.)

    • Prepare the classroom spaces daily to welcome students 

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

Qualifications and Skills

Our most successful teachers:

  • Enjoy working with kids in Kindergarten-5th grade

  • Love and have an understanding of Jewish culture, holidays, and the Hebrew language

  • Have experience as camp counselors, tutors, Sunday school teachers, or classroom teachers

Many JKG teachers are experienced former teachers or enthusiastic members of the Jewish community who want to inspire young people part-time. Others are college students looking to gain classroom experience and earn money on weekday afternoons. All teachers should be able to teach basic Hebrew and Judaic studies using the lesson plans we provide. JKG teachers are not required to have formal classroom experience or certifications, but it is certainly a plus.

Salary and Benefits

  • Rates range from $22-$26/hour

  • Paid Time Off

  • Annual Retention Bonus

  • Supportive teaching environment

  • Valuable experience for future Jewish and educational roles

  • Convenient locations

  • Weekday afternoon hours

B Mitzvah Program Positions (Part-Time)

JKG B Mitzvah Teacher (for 6th-8th Grade)

The JKG B Mitzvah Program provides a whole new way for students to become Jewish adults! The experience combines Jewish learning and community service and culminates in a group B Mitzvah celebration. Students learn as a group and build Jewish friendships as they prepare for this special milestone. We are, as our name implies, a joyful Jewish community. This will inform the way you execute all of your duties as a B Mitzvah Teacher. Your responsibilities are as follows:

  • Teach lessons, delegate responsibilities, create a fun and interactive environment for students to learn and thrive in, and provide feedback to in-class assistant(s).

  • Review weekly lesson plan, fill out check-in questions on a weekly basis by Monday at 10pm, and fill out check out questions after each session.

  • Set up/clean up your classroom before and after each session.

  • Follow COVID protocols.

Position Details: Hourly
Grades Served: Grades 6-8
Qualifications: Able to teach basic Jewish studies lessons (lesson plans provided)
Rate: $25-​$30 per hour
Location: Morningside
When: Sunday mornings, 8:30am-12:30pm

JKG B Mitzvah Assistant Teacher (for 6th-8th Grade)

The JKG B Mitzvah Program provides a whole new way for our students to become Jewish adults! The experience combines Jewish learning and community service and culminates in a group B Mitzvah celebration. Students learn as a group and build Jewish friendships as they prepare for this special milestone. We are, as our name implies, a joyful Jewish community. This will inform the way you execute all of your duties as a B Mitzvah Assistant Teacher. Your responsibilities are as follows:

  • Assist the Lead Teacher in teaching lessons, create a fun and interactive environment for students to learn and thrive in, and provide feedback to in-class assistant(s).

  • Review weekly lesson plan, fill out check-in questions on a weekly basis by Monday at 10pm, and fill out check out questions after each session.

  • Set up/clean up your classroom before and after each session.

  • Follow COVID protocols.

Position Details: Hourly
Grades Served: Grades 6-8
Qualifications: Able to teach basic Jewish studies lessons (lesson plans provided)
Rate: ​$20 per hour
Location: Morningside
When: Sunday mornings, 8:30am-12:30pm

JKG B Mitzvah Floater Teacher (for 6th-8th Grade)

The JKG B Mitzvah Program provides a whole new way for our students to become Jewish adults! The experience combines Jewish learning and community service and culminates in a group B Mitzvah celebration. Students learn as a group and build Jewish friendships as they prepare for this special milestone. We are, as our name implies, a joyful Jewish community. This will inform the way you execute all of your duties as a B Mitzvah Floater Teacher. Your responsibilities are as follows:

  • On some days, you will work as a Teacher, while on others you will work as an Assistant Teacher. This will depend on the needs of the day.

    • When acting as a teacher: Teach the class, delegate responsibilities, and provide feedback to in-class assistant(s)

    • When acting as an assistant teacher: Assist teacher in any classroom needs (including, but not limited to, one-on-one student help, class participation, playing games, helping with any individual child needs, reporting on significant incidences, etc.)

  • Review weekly lesson plan, fill out check-in questions on a weekly basis by Monday at 10pm, and fill out check out questions after each session.

  • Set up/clean up your classroom before and after each session.

Position Details: Hourly
Grades Served: Grades 6-8
Qualifications: Able to teach basic Jewish studies lessons (lesson plans provided)
Rate: ​$15 per hour
Location: Morningside
When: Sunday mornings, 8:30am-12:30pm

Full Time Positions

There are no full time positions available at JKG at this time.