Temporary Community Educator - Genesis Summer 2026

Genesis is a three-week residential program at Brandeis University for approximately 40 outstanding Jewish high school students from across the world. Students choose from one of two academic courses, taught by Brandeis-affiliated instructors. The Genesis Community Educator (CE) is an immersive position defined by educational collaboration, experimentation and community-building to create an exceptional growth experience for participants from around the world.

Requirements

• Have completed an undergraduate degree by the start of the summer
• Possess teaching experience, especially in experiential education and with teens
• Have experience in and strong familiarity with Jewish community and a range of Jewish practice and observance
• Ability to lead (or assist in leading) daily minyanim, tefillah and other spiritual practice endeavors
• Be creative, flexible, collaborative and enthusiastic

Benefits

• $2900 plus room and board (dorm-style living with other Genesis staff)