Teva Educator

The Associated; Connecticut; On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Professional development opportunities

Creative teaching environment

Job summary

The Associated is looking for a Teva Educator to work at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center this fall. The position emphasizes outdoor learning and ecological education, inspiring youth to connect with nature. Educators will plan and lead activities while working collaboratively with a team.

This role offers a pay of $17.00 an hour, with additional benefits such as room and board in a communal house. Ideal candidates are engaged, nature-inspired individuals eager to contribute to a vibrant Jewish community.

Qualifications

• Experience promoting ecological awareness.
• Ability to lead and develop interactive curriculum.
• Willingness to work outside with youth.

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to nature through exploration.
• Plan and lead outdoor learning blocks and electives.
• Participate in programming and staff training.

Skills

Engaged and creative

Nature-inspired

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication skills

Job description

116 Johnson Rd, Falls Village, CT 06031, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Teva, a program of Adamah, is the premier Jewish environmental education program in North America. Our programming provides transformational experiences in nature for Jewish day school students and Isabella Freedman Retreat Center guests. We are seeking engaged, nature-inspired, creative, playful, and hard-working people to join our team of fall educators at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.

Teva Educator (Fall 2026)

Teva aims to connect youth to the natural world, inspire environmental awareness and activism, and engage youth in Jewish culture and tradition. We are looking for educators who are excited to take part in this mission by leading and developing transformational experiences in nature. Educators spend their day outside with a group of students, and lead interactive curriculum that focuses on awareness, interconnectedness, ecology, and responsibility.

Program Dates

The Fall Season will run approximately from August 26 to November 24, 2026. Dates will be finalized by August 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to the natural world through exploration of the forest, farm, and campus of Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.
• Plan and lead outdoor learning blocks and electives to teach ecological and Jewish concepts, either solo or with a co‑educator.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues.
• Participate in theatrical presentations, large‑scale games, evening programming, and song sessions.
• Support programming at meals for students and chaperones.
• Participate in Shacharit (morning prayer services) and add creative educational elements.
• Assist with development of curriculum, skits, and program materials.
• Participate in staff training and development (1/3 of total work time) and learn Teva’s curriculum.
• Prepare the site for the week, including programming materials, set‑up, and take‑down.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay of $17.00 an hour; weeks range from 25/h to over 40 hours depending on programming.
• Room and board in a communal house provided by Adamah at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.
• Professional development and networking opportunities throughout the season.
• Opportunity to develop teaching skills in a creative experiential setting.
• Participation in vibrant, ecological, Jewish community.

To Apply

Please email [e-mail] to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. The application includes two interviews and three references.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.