Temporary Community Educator - Fall 2026

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 680 - 920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Kosher meals provided

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks Community Educators to support students and programming at the B2L December Retreat. You will supervise teens at the hotel, on the program bus, and on campus, ensuring safety and handling issues after evening programming.

Responsibilities include co-facilitating seven活動 sessions totaling 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes each, and providing logistical support to directors, instructors and guest speakers, while serving as a positive Jewish role model.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate, recent college graduate or graduate student.
• Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher.
• Experience working with and supervising teens.
• Creative, flexible and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel with students.
• Supervise B2L students at the hotel, on the program bus and on campus during all activities, including in the evening after programming has ended (i.e., make sure students are in their rooms, at breakfast and on the bus in the morning; handle any student concerns or disciplinary issues; address minor medical issues—with support from the Residential Coordinator).
• In collaboration with other Community Educators, run 7 programs connected to the program theme (timing ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes).
• Provide administrative support to B2L Directors, Instructors and Guest Speakers as requested (i.e., get supplies and materials, make copies, set up and break down program spaces, including meals).
• Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.

Job description

Better to Learn(B2L) is a partnership between Brandeis University and Legacy Heritage Fund that brings together Jewish teens in weekly online learning sessions. In addition, students are invited to the Boston area for a four-day residency in late December to engage in thoughtful learning, hear guest speakers, connect with their online peers and visit Brandeis University. We seek Community Educators to support students and programming at the B2L December Retreat.**Responsibilities*** Attend the December 20-23 Retreat and stay in the hotel with students.* Supervise B2L students at the hotel, on the program bus and on campus during all activities, including in the evening after programming has ended (ie: make sure students are in their rooms, at breakfast and on the bus in the morning; handle any student concerns or disciplinary issues; address minor medical issues-with support from the Residential Coordinator).* In collaboration with other Community Educators, run 7 programs (already created-timing ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 mins) connected to the program theme.* Provide administrative support to B2L Directors, Instructors and Guest Speakers as requested (ie: get supplies and materials, make copies, set up and break down program spaces, including meals).* Act as a positive Jewish role model for B2L participants.**Qualifications*** Current undergraduate, recent college graduate or graduate student.* Experience as a camp counselor, youth worker or religious school teacher.* Experience working with and supervising teens.* Creative, flexible and enthusiastic.* **Either does not have a Brandeis student job, or has a job that ends by December 16, 2026.****Compensation**: $800 plus room and board (kosher catering for all meals provided by ).# **Pay Range Disclosure**The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.# **Equal Opportunity Statement**Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a \"protected class\").**COME WORK WITH US**Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright.We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it - by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall.Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a \"protected class\").Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, [e-mail] health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to reviewthe website.Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at