Careers at NSCI
North Shore Congregation Israel (NSCI), a Reform synagogue located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is one of Chicago’s largest and most vibrant congregations. NSCI welcomes participation from anyone who seeks a connection to progressive Jewish living. NSCI is a synagogue with deep roots and a history of excellence. Many of NSCI’s families are in their 4th generation of membership. Even with 100 years of history, NSCI maintains a forward-thinking approach to Jewish life and engagement.
5th & 6th Grade Project Based Learning Jewish Studies, Sundays 9:00-12:30pm
Join our team of 5th & 6th grade teachers who facilitate exploration of Jewish life through project based learning. Each semester begins with a driving question about Jewish wisdom or our congregational community. Weekly classes allow students to work on multi-week projects, exploring these questions. If you like collaborating with colleagues, being creative, using technology, asking questions, and letting projects drive the learning, we have a great opportunity for you. Teaching is for two hours followed by a 30 minute planning meeting. A project coordinator leads the team and prepares the final outline for each lesson.
To apply, please complete this form for Dr. Roberta Goodman, Education Director
Camp@NSCI for 3rd & 4th grade, Sundays 8:15-11:00am
Like going to camp? Want to go to camp every Sunday? Come join our nationally recognized program, Camp@NSCI, as we have fun exploring Jewish life. We do things you find in every camp: opening, color wars, art projects, sitting around the campfire, undernighter, and more. We connect students’ lives to stories from the Torah through asking big questions, creating videos, doing visual art projects, and playing games. Unit Heads (teachers) participate in a weekly planning meeting sharing their perspectives and ideas Sunday from 8:15-8:45 and then it’s time for camp from 9:00-11:00. Our Camp Director prepares the final schedule for each session. Flexibility, relationship building, teamwork, creativity, attention to detail, and ruach are key!
To apply, please complete this form for Dr. Roberta Goodman, Education Director
Prayer Reading, 5th & 6th grade, Sundays 9-12 or Wednesdays 4:15-6:15
Our 5th & 6th grade students take a 30-minute Hebrew prayer reading class. Classes are kept small, 4 – 8 students, and focused. The students take a different class focusing on the meaning of the prayers and praying. We are looking for someone who can help students read and/or chant prayers using our tunes common to the Reform Movement - recordings are available. Looking for someone who is knowledgeable, experienced, precise, and kind.
To apply, please complete this form for Dr. Roberta Goodman, Education Director
High School Inclusion Teacher, Sundays 9-11
We are proud to offer learning experiences for students of all ages and capabilities. We have a class of two high school girls with physical and intellectual disabilities. The teacher is responsible for preparing a one-hour curriculum for these students building on a three-year design and support from the Education Director and taking the students to participate in a music program with their peers - no musical talent needed. Looking for someone with experience working with children with intellectual disabilities preferred.
To apply, please complete this form for Dr. Roberta Goodman, Education Director
Individualized Instruction Teacher, 3rd - 7th grades, Sundays 9:00-11:00am, Tuesday 4:15-6:15pm, or Wednesday 4:15-6:15pm
We are proud to offer learning experiences for students of all ages and capabilities. We have an extensive Individualized Instruction program primarily for teaching Hebrew alphabet and reading of prayers to students 3rd - 7th grade with a range of learning needs including social emotional. The students begin each class session as a community group and then divide up to work one on one or in small groups. You would be working under the guidance of an experienced and credentialed director who will provide you with an educational plan for the students you are assigned to teach. Teamwork, good people skills, flexibility, and basic Hebrew knowledge of Hebrew alphabet and prayers are needed. High School & college students are welcome to apply.
To apply, please complete this form for Dr. Roberta Goodman, Education Director
