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JCP Downtown is looking for committed and passionate educators and staff members who are excited to work in a diverse, inclusive Jewish community in New York City.

Hebrew School Project Teachers

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging teachers for the Hebrew School Project (HSP) for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is a part-time weekly position for Mondays (Grades 3-7), Tuesdays (Grades K-3), Wednesdays (Grades PreK & 2-7), or Thursdays (Grades PreK-5) in the afternoon/evening, generally from 3:00-6:30pm (hours vary slightly by grade).

Job Description

The Hebrew School Project (HSP) is an independent, experiential Jewish weekly after-school program that serves children in PreK through 12th grade. HSP is a program of the Jewish Community Project (JCP), a diverse, innovative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space in Lower Manhattan with a meet-you-where-you-are approach.

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging teachers for the Hebrew School Project for the 2026-2027 school year. Prior experience as a classroom teacher is not required. Experience working in informal educational settings (e.g. summer camps, after-school programs) is a plus.

Applicants must:

  • Be engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate about Jewish education
  • Have experience working in diverse educational settings
  • Have an understanding of Jewish history, holidays, and ritual, and at least a basic level of Hebrew language abilities
  • Believe in a learner-centered, inquiry-based approach to education
  • Be excited about empowering children
  • Be excited to honor and celebrate the unique needs and interests of each learner
  • Be interested in learning and growing as a teacher and as a professional
  • Be a flexible and adaptable team player, open to creative and collaborative work
  • Be committed to sharing your own ideas and interests
  • Be a self-starter, reliable, and an excellent communicator
  • Have an open-minded approach to Judaism and denominationalism
  • Be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:00-6:30 PM from September 8-May 28
  • Be available to work without visa support

Compensation is commensurate with experience and ranges from $30-$50 per hour as a starting rate.

Lead teachers working on independent curriculum development and lesson planning may be compensated up to $80 per hour.

JCP Downtown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kai Segall at ksegall@jcpdowntown.org.

B’nai Mitzvah Tutors

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging b’nai mitzvah tutors for the Hebrew School Project (HSP) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a part-time position for Monday or Wednesday evenings during the hours of 4:00-7:00pm (hours may vary slightly).

Job Description

The b’nai mitzvah program at JCP is an independent, experiential, Jewish weekly after-school program that prepares children in 6th-7th grade to have b’nai mitzvah ceremonies. The program is a part of the Hebrew School Project (HSP), which serves children in PreK through 12th grade.

HSP is a program of the Jewish Community Project (JCP), a diverse, innovative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space in Lower Manhattan with a meet-you-where-you-are approach.

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging b’nai mitzvah tutors for the 2026-2027 school year to work one-on-one with learners in a unique preparatory environment. Tutors will work individually with learners on Hebrew, prayer, and Torah reading skills while boosting learners’ self-confidence and positive associations with Jewish tradition and Jewish adult role models. Tutoring primarily takes place Monday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings in-person; openings on other days of the week may become available.

Applicants must:

  • Be able to confidently teach Hebrew reading, Torah trope, and prayer skills
  • Be engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate about Jewish education
  • Be passionate about connecting with and empowering middle schoolers
  • Be excited to honor and celebrate the unique needs and interests of each learner
  • Have experience working in diverse educational settings
  • Be interested in learning and growing as a teacher and as a professional
  • Be a flexible and adaptable team player, open to creative and collaborative work
  • Have an open-minded approach to Judaism and denominationalism
  • Be a self-starter, reliable, and an excellent communicator
  • Be available Mondays or Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 PM from September 8-May 28
  • Be available to work without visa support


Starting rate is $70/hr.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Kai Segall at ksegall@jcpdowntown.org.

Youth Program Facilitators for the High Holy Days 2026/5787 at JCP Downtown

Job Description

Serving as the Center for Jewish Life in Lower Manhattan, the Jewish Community Project (JCP Downtown) is a diverse, innovative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space with a meet-you-where-you-are approach.

JCP is looking to hire engaging & enthusiastic staff to help facilitate youth programming for grades K-5 on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Activities will include arts and crafts, music, drama, a youth service, lunch, and more. Program facilitators will be responsible for creating a warm, welcoming, engaging, and fun environment for participants, for ensuring participants’ physical and emotional safety and wellbeing, and assisting with some setup and clean up.

Facilitators will report to the Assistant Director of JCP’s Hebrew School Project. You are encouraged to apply even if you are available to work on only one out of the two holidays. Jewish background is not required. Prior experience with and a love for working with elementary age children are a must.

Dates and Information:

  • Saturday, September 12, 2026 (Rosh Hashanah Day 1)
  • Monday, September 21, 2026 (Yom Kippur)
  • Hours for both days: 9:30am-1:15pm
  • Compensation: $50/hour
  • Location: Lower Manhattan

Application Instructions: To apply, please email ksegall@jcpdowntown.org with a resumé as well as a brief cover letter stating your availability, why you are interested, and any relevant experience that you have. Applicants must be able to work without visa support.

To find out more about JCP, visit jcpdowntown.org.

JCP Downtown is an equal opportunity employer.

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