Job Opportunities

Program Assistant Job Description
as of April 2023; subject to revision

Congregation Bet Haverim is blessed to have thriving Education & Youth Programs and is hiring a
Program Assistant to provide additional support. The Program Assistant works as an employee of
CBH and reports to the Director of Education. This position will be part time, approximately fifteen
(15) to twenty hours (20) weekly, with potential opportunities for growth in the future.

The ideal candidate loves working in a collaborative environment, is organized and detail oriented,
finds joy in Judaism and learning, enjoys being around children and teachers, and has a strong work
ethic. This position requires availability on Sunday mornings from 8:00am to 1:00pm and
Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:30pm during the school year. In addition, this position
requires availability during our monthly F3 Family Shabbat programs, Rosh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur, and other Jewish holiday events. This position requires a year-round commitment, but has
some flexibility in schedule beyond those designated required work hours.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $25.oo per hour commensurate with training and
previous work experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and
professional references to Ardyth Sokoler, Director of Education & Youth, at school@bethaverim.org.

The job description includes the following responsibilities:

Outreach & Communications:
• Provide general outreach support to the Director of Education.
• Provide support in identifying, recruiting, welcoming, and engaging new families to Congregation
Bet Haverim and our Education & Youth Program offerings.
• Potentially work in collaboration to support the Rabbis and Gan Haverim Preschool Director in
outreach efforts to bring potential new families to our community.
• Provide support to the Director of Education and members of the Education & Youth Committee in
welcoming, connecting, and orienting new families in our community.
• Provide support with outreach communications including updating Mail Chimp lists as well as
organizing data and contact information.

Hebrew & Religious School Responsibilities:
• Arrive prior to start of each school session to provide support in setting up classrooms as well
preparing teacher and student supplies.
• Welcome and support teachers, madrichim, children, and families as they arrive.
• Provide support as needed in preparing, organizing, and serving snack during school sessions.
• Support the Director of Education with student issues including illness or behavioral challenges.
• Work in partnership with the Director of Education managing an awareness and adherence of all
CBH safety and security protocols when children, teens, families, and teachers are on campus.

Jewish Celebration & Holiday Responsibilities:
• Work with the Director of Education to create publicity materials and manage the registration
process for High Holiday Family Services and Children’s Programming offerings.
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Education and the Rabbis to organize Family Programs
during the High Holidays including Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah Morning, Tashlich (Rosh
Hashanah afternoon), Erev Yom Kippur, and Yom Kippur Morning.
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Education and Rabbis to organize Children’s Programming
on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning.
• Attend High Holiday Family Services as well as Children’s Programming, acting as a liaison to the
Director of Education, Rabbis, or leader of each program.
• Welcome families to each HHD Family Service; support families in networking with each other as
well as CBH staff and leadership.
• Support the Director of Education in creating publicity materials and launching registration for our
monthly Friday F3 Family Shabbat programs, during the school year.
• Attend all Friday F3 Shabbat programs, arriving early to support the Director of Education and Jew
Crew with facility and food preparations, supporting teachers, and greeting families (approximately
seven per year).
• Support preparations for Consecration including welcoming new families, creating and
strengthening connections with EYC mentor families, and preparing supplies (gifts, certificates, etc)
for the Consecration ceremony.
• Work with the Director of Education and Education & Youth Committee to attend meetings and
support the work of the Purim Carnival Committee.
• Work with the Director of Education to provide general support and resources for the learning and
celebration of all Jewish holidays.

Administrative Responsibilities:
• Provide general administrative support to the Director of Education.
• Provide support and coordination of facility requests including setting up classrooms as well as
communicating with CBH administrative staff concerning room requests and facility needs.
• Provide support to the Director of Education and the Executive Director in coordinating HR
requirements, documents, and resources for Education & Youth Programs staff.
• Support email communication for Education & Youth Programs including Mail Chimp campaigns
as well as email communication with grade levels, parents, and designated cohorts as needed.
• Provide support to the enrollment process and summer preparations for the upcoming school year.

Keshet Teacher Job Description
as of April 2023; subject to revision

Teen engagement and education is a priority at Congregation Bet Haverim (CBH). CBH is currently
seeking a Keshet teacher to lead the educational component for our middle school students in eighth and ninth grade with learning sessions meeting approximately twice monthly from October through May. Keshet meets on Sunday afternoons following Religious School, from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

The job description for this position includes the following teaching and administrative responsibilities.
The pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.oo per hour commensurate with training and previous
work experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and professional
references to Ardyth Sokoler, Director of Education & Youth, at school@bethaverim.org.

• Work with the Director of Education to create and implement an engaging and meaningful curriculum.
CBH is currently in the process of visioning and reimaging our Keshet curriculum. In the past,
learning has included sessions on Jewish current events, hot topics from a Jewish perspective, Israel,
the Holocaust and antisemitism, as well as social action and justice.
• Provide lesson plans and supply requests for each Keshet session to the Director of Education no later than Wednesday for each Sunday class session.
• In partnership with the Teen Engagement Coordinator and Rabbi, staff Teen Space Time before each
Keshet and Confirmation class meeting.
• Provide consistent communication with parents at least once a month; respond to all parent
communications in a prompt manner.
• Communicate with the Director of Education on a consistent basis including a monthly meeting.
• Provide ongoing communication and collaboration with the Teen Engagement Coordinator and
Madrichim Coordinator to ensure consistent vibrant teen experiences.
• In order to provide support and continued professional development, the Teen Engagement
Coordinator will also attend the Teacher Inservice and Madrichim Leadership Training Sessions held
three to four times each year on Sunday afternoons following

Hebrew School/Religious School Teacher

Congregation Bet Haverim, located in Davis, California, is seeking teachers for the Religious School
and or Hebrew School for this coming school year of 2023-2024. Our Hebrew School is in session on
Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and the Religious School on Sunday mornings from 9:30
a.m. until noon. Teachers may work on either Wednesday, Sunday, or both days. Required teacher
in-service sessions and meetings are held throughout the year.

Ideal candidates will have teaching experience in a Jewish or secular educational setting, established
Jewish learning, enthusiasm for working with children, passion, and a demonstrated commitment to
Judaism. Established curriculum is in place, however candidates will need to develop and implement
creative, experiential, innovative learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Candidates should also enjoy working in collaboration with colleagues.

Our curriculum includes Hebrew reading, Tefillot, Torah, Jewish Holidays, Social Action, and Israel.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $27.oo per hour commensurate with training and previous
work experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and professional
references to Ardyth Sokoler, Director of Education & Youth, at school@bethaverim.org.