Open Positions

Part-Time Music Specialist/Tefillah and Song Leader

 

Burbank Temple Emanu El (BTEE) is a welcoming and participatory Jewish community that honors traditions, celebrates diversity, and practices an authentic and dynamic Judaism. We are a 75-year old historic synagogue with a vibrant Early Childhood Center and Hebrew School.

 

BTEE’s Early Childhood Center (ECC) and the BTEE Hebrew School both offer an inviting and vibrant environment. We are committed to building a strong sense of Jewish community among our students as well as a meaningful, engaging and positive Jewish educational experience for our children.

 

We are looking for an energetic, dynamic, mindful and imaginative Music/Tefillah and Song Specialist to lead our ECC and Hebrew school in both secular and Judaic music and rituals. Knowledge of Jewish Holidays, ability to lead singing, as well as prior experience with young children is a must. Ideal candidates will:

• Be able to lead the students in a shortened prayer service (25-30 mins)

• Be very familiar with holiday songs and other sacred Jewish music

• Be knowledgeable of secular children’s music

• Be able to lead an abbreviated Shabbat and Havdalah service

• Have a strong knowledge and understanding of Jewish practice and culture

• Have experience working with kids ages 2-16 years old

• Be creative, imaginative, engaging and FUN!

*Ability to play the guitar (or live instrument) and songwriting ability are a plus!

 

Salary: Pay is competitive, based on experience.

Job Location: Burbank, CA

Hours: Approximately 5 hours each Friday (9am-2pm), + 1-3 hours once a month for Tot Shabbat, +2 hours on Sundays for Hebrew School.

 

Please send your resume and cover letter to the following personnel:

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Jon Weinberg, Hebrew School director - JWeinberg@btee.org

Matthew Kennedy, ECC Director – mkennedy@btee.org

Dev Brous, Executive Director – dbrous@btee.org​