Part-Time Jewish Education Facilitator

Tikvah Fund; Illinois; On-site; USD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Tikvah Fund seeks working professionals and educators to facilitate the Millstone Scholars program in local cities across the United States. This part-time, in-person role is based in the educator’s cohort city (e.g., Chicago, IL) with cohorts of 10–12 students meeting weekly for 75 minutes over eight months.

Period of Employment: September 2026 – May 2027. Compensation ranges from $8,000 to $10,000, commensurate with experience and skill.

Qualifications

• Experience with middle school-aged children is a plus.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to foster respectful dialogue and encourage critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and activities based on curriculum;
• Facilitate engaging classroom discussions that promote debate and analysis of historical events;
• Record attendance and submit short seminar reflections;
• Collaborate with Millstone faculty and educator team;
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents;
• Submit evaluations and share requested feedback with program administrators;
• Assist with Millstone extracurricular opportunities (e.g., debate and field trips).

Skills

Classroom management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Inspiring students

Critical thinking

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Tikvah Fund seeks working professionals and educators to facilitate the Millstone Scholars program in local cities across the United States. This part-time, in-person role is based in the educator’s cohort city (e.g., Chicago, IL) with cohorts of 10–12 students meeting weekly for 75 minutes over eight months.

Period of Employment: September 2026 – May 2027. Compensation ranges from $8,000 to $10,000, commensurate with experience and skill.