Teva Educator

Adamah; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Professional development opportunities

Community participation

Job summary

Adamah is seeking a Teva Educator for Fall 2026 in New Milford, Connecticut, to connect youth with nature and inspire them through ecological and Jewish teachings. This role involves outdoor learning, planning activities, and participating in community events.

The educator will work closely with students at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, focusing on experiential teaching and development in a supportive environment. Compensation includes $17/hour and communal living arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children.
• Background in environmental education or related fields.
• Skills in collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to nature through exploration.
• Plan and lead outdoor learning sessions.
• Participate in programming for students.

Skills

Skills in working with children

Environmental education

Collaborative skills

Job description

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. Teva’s educators come from a diversity of backgrounds and contribute a variety of skills to the program. Musicians, teachers, wilderness leaders, artists, mentors, performers, athletes, scholars, and lovers of life are invited! All Teva educators are hired because they have demonstrated strong skills in working with children through prior experience.

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.
• Lead children’s programming during Adamah holiday retreats.
• 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, includes 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.

How 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.