Israel Educator

Golda Och Academy is accepting applications for an individual to join our school for the 2022-2023 school year as an Israel Educator. This position could be part-time or full-time depending on the candidate’s skillset.

The Israel Educator is responsible for initiating, facilitating and supervising Israel related programming for GOA students from Pre-K to High School.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
Supervising Rishonim (Shlichei Shnat Sherut)

Building work schedules for both campuses for in-class activities and out of class activities.  

Working as a mentor and a supervisor for Rishonim with focus on educational plans, content and creativity.

Bringing Rishonim’s work into the school community through clubs, student life activities and their initiatives. 

Supervise clubs, teach 5th grade when Rishonim are away, and support faculty who work with Rishonim. 

Naale (9th grade trip to Israel) and Neshama (12th grade semester in Israel)

Taking part in planning and delivering all aspects of the student and parent preparation for Naale and Neshama: student orientations, parent meetings, follow up on registration forms and all documentation needed, chaperoning departure and arrival of both trips.

Communicating with our Director in Israel, for student details, information regarding health and emotional needs before and during the trips.  

On Campus

Coordinate and plan all Israel related commemoration, celebrations days and work in collaboration with the Experiential team on all related activities to enfuse Israel as part of events.

Teach an Israel class to either High School or Middle School.

Successful Candidates will Possess:

Bachelor’s Degree

2+ years of experience in related roles

Familiarity with the world of Israel Education 

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Ability to motivate people

Fluent in Hebrew and English- both reading and writing 

Knowledge of Israeli history, current events and culture

Ability to work under pressure managing many projects at once. 

Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly and creatively, ability to learn from mistakes and self correct. 

Good communication skills 

This position requires responsibilities beyond regular school hours/days as well as traveling to Israel to visit Neshama and deepen connections with our partnership. 

Golda Och Academy is a an inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

The School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs