1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | (503) 222-1069
1972 NW Flanders Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 | (503) 222-1069
Congregation Beth Israel is currently hiring for positions in our Main Office and Religious School and for our soon-to-open Jennifer Barnum Luria Early Childhood Center (“The Jennie”); job descriptions and details are available here!
Appy by emailing resume and cover letter to Bailey Brandt, Director of Early Childhood Education
Congregation Beth Israel’s Mission:
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is the leading voice of Reform Judaism in Oregon
The Jennifer Barnum Luria Early Childhood Center will establish a high-caliber Reform Jewish early childhood program on the CBI Campus. This full day program, which will be known as The Jennie, will be open to children aged six weeks through pre-k.
Mission:
At the Jennie, it is our mission to provide the highest quality care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and their families. The Jennie is built on a foundation of inclusion – we are intentionally creating a diverse Kehillah, the Hebrew word for community, that celebrates all our children and their families. The Jennie provides an enriching environment interwoven with Jewish values, promoting a nurturing space for children to develop, and creating a work community where staff feel supported holistically. We value creativity, togetherness, and kindness towards our peers and the environment. We believe that children know themselves best and are ready to take in all the learning we can offer, and teachers act as guides along a child’s developmental journey. The Jennie staff understand that a child’s success is rooted in the success of their caregivers, and we invite families to be active participants in our community. This happens through volunteering in the classroom, parent education nights to learn about our educational approach and their child’s development, and through events that bring families and staff together.
Philosophy:
At the Jennie we are guided by a child-led, and play-based, philosophy. We utilize child observation and teacher reflection in order to shape curriculum that serves our children as individuals and the class as a whole. Teachers foster secure attachments through responsive caregiving, understanding that optimal learning and growth comes only when children feel safe and secure. Children build foundational academic and life skills through play and interacting with their environment. Art and creativity is a daily practice and the children have opportunities to create their own art, and explore external creations. We strive to bring together the best practices in many developmental and educational philosophies, including the teachings of Maria Montessori, the principles of RIE – developed by Magda Gerber, and the warm nurturing environments found in Waldorf and Reggio Emilia programs.
Judaism has a longstanding commitment to excellent education and to providing an environment where children’s natural desire to learn is fostered. The Jennie empowers children from the youngest ages to ask questions, explore their curiosities, and be advocates for their learning desires. We strive for beauty and peace through respect, art, kindness, and Kehillah, the Hebrew word for community. This collaboration allows children to feel nurtured, and engage with their inner curiosity and inspiration to learn, providing a foundation for a lifelong love of learning to grow.
About the Position:
We are looking to hire two Lead Infant Teachers for our 6 weeks to 12 month classrooms starting on January 16, 2024. Each room will have up to 8 children enrolled, and ratio is 4 children to 1 teacher. Our classrooms are brand new, you will have access to brand new materials and to an organization dedicated to creating the highest quality program. You will be in charge of attending to infant’s daily needs such as preparing bottles, changing diapers, and establishing healthy sleep cycles. The perfect candidate will have an ability to multi task, anticipate needs before they occur, and will have experience creating a classroom environment that focuses on secure attachments and positive relationships. You will be responsible for a monthly newsletter to parents about the happenings of the classroom, and you will be responsible for recording infant activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day. We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable, and warm with children and families. You will be joining a well-established community that is available to help support your success and offer professional development opportunities.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
Essential/Required Qualifications:
OR a state recognized credential such as a CDA working with children 0-2 years old
OR documentation of attaining at least an 8.5 in the Oregon Registry
OR at least one year documented experience in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers
Welcomed but not required Qualifications:
This position requires physical movement such as standing for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting while carrying children, bending over, ability to get down and up off the floor with regularity, and to be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off in addition to closures for all major federal holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and one week break each for winter and summer.
Competitive salaries and paid-for professional development opportunities, including teacher planning days and outside courses
An environment committed to equity and inclusion that welcomes people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people of all faiths and religious backgrounds, and of all abilities
Appy by emailing resume and cover letter to Bailey Brandt, Director of Early Childhood Education
The Jennifer Barnum Early Childhood Education Center is a program of Congregation Beth Israel:
Congregation Beth Israel’s Mission:
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is the leading voice of Reform Judaism in Oregon.
The Jennifer Barnum Luria Early Childhood Center will establish a high-caliber Reform Jewish early childhood program on the CBI Campus. This full day program, which will be known as The Jennie, will be open to children aged six weeks through pre-k.
Mission
At the Jennie, it is our mission to provide the highest quality care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and their families. The Jennie is built on a foundation of inclusion – we are intentionally creating a diverse Kehillah, the Hebrew word for community, that celebrates all our children and their families. The Jennie provides an enriching environment interwoven with Jewish values, promoting a nurturing space for children to develop, and creating a work community where staff feel supported holistically. We value creativity, togetherness, and kindness towards our peers and the environment. We believe that children know themselves best and are ready to take in all the learning we can offer, and teachers act as guides along a child’s developmental journey. The Jennie staff understand that a child’s success is rooted in the success of their caregivers, and we invite families to be active participants in our community. This happens through volunteering in the classroom, parent education nights to learn about our educational approach and their child’s development, and through events that bring families and staff together.
Philosophy
At the Jennie we are guided by a child-led, and play-based, philosophy. We utilize child observation and teacher reflection in order to shape curriculum that serves our children as individuals and the class as a whole. Teachers foster secure attachments through responsive caregiving, understanding that optimal learning and growth comes only when children feel safe and secure. Children build foundational academic and life skills through play and interacting with their environment. Art and creativity is a daily practice and the children have opportunities to create their own art, and explore external creations. We strive to bring together the best practices in many developmental and educational philosophies, including the teachings of Maria Montessori, the principles of RIE – developed by Magda Gerber, and the warm nurturing environments found in Waldorf and Reggio Emilia programs.
Judaism has a longstanding commitment to excellent education and to providing an environment where children’s natural desire to learn is fostered. The Jennie empowers children from the youngest ages to ask questions, explore their curiosities, and be advocates for their learning desires. We strive for beauty and peace through respect, art, kindness, and Kehillah, the Hebrew word for community. This collaboration allows children to feel nurtured, and engage with their inner curiosity and inspiration to learn, providing a foundation for a lifelong love of learning to grow.
About the Position:
We are looking to hire two Lead Toddler Teachers for our 12 months to 24 months classrooms starting on January 16, 2024. Each room will have up to 8 children enrolled, and ratio is 4 children to 1 teacher. Our classrooms are brand new, you will have access to brand new materials and to an organization dedicated to creating the highest quality program. You will be in charge of attending to toddler’s daily needs such as engaging their developing brains and exploring their curiosities, daily art projects, outside gross motor play, circle time, story time, and music time. You will also be overseeing toilet learning, there is a bathroom in the classroom where you will guide children through the toilet learning process. The perfect candidate will have an ability to multi task, anticipate needs before they occur, and will have experience creating a classroom environment that focuses on secure attachments and positive relationships. You will be responsible for a bi-weekly newsletter to parents about the happenings of the classroom, and you will be responsible for recording toddler activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day through our app. We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable, and warm with children and families. You will be joining a well-established community that is available to help support your success and offer professional development opportunities.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
Essential/Required Qualifications:
OR a state recognized credential such as a CDA working with children 0-2 years old
OR documentation of attaining at least an 8.5 in the Oregon Registry
OR at least one year documented experience in a certified childcare center working with toddlers
Welcomed but not required Qualifications:
Additional Expectations:
This position requires physical movement such as standing for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting while carrying children, bending over, ability to get down and up off the floor with regularity, and to be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off in addition to closures for all major federal holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and one week break each for winter and summer.
Competitive salaries and paid-for professional development opportunities, including teacher planning days and outside courses
An environment committed to equity and inclusion that welcomes people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people of all faiths and religious backgrounds, and of all abilities
Appy by emailing resume to Bailey Brandt, Director of Early Childhood Education
Congregation Beth Israel’s Mission:
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is the leading voice of Reform Judaism in Oregon.
About our school – The Jennie:
The Jennifer Barnum Luria Early Childhood Center will establish a high-caliber Reform Jewish early childhood program on the CBI Campus. This full day program, which will be known as The Jennie, will be open to children aged six weeks through pre-k.
Mission:
At the Jennie, it is our mission to provide the highest quality care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and their families. The Jennie is built on a foundation of inclusion – we are intentionally creating a diverse Kehilah, the Hebrew word for community, that celebrates all our children and their families. The Jennie provides an enriching environment interwoven with Jewish values, promoting a nurturing space for children to develop, and creating a work community where staff feel supported holistically. We value creativity, togetherness, and kindness towards our peers and the environment. We believe that children know themselves best and are ready to take in all the learning we can offer, and teachers act as guides along a child’s developmental journey. The Jennie staff understand that a child’s success is rooted in the success of their caregivers, and we invite families to be active participants in our community. This happens through volunteering in the classroom, parent education nights to learn about our educational approach and their child’s development, and through events that bring families and staff together.
Philosophy:
At the Jennie we are guided by a child-led, and play-based, philosophy. We utilize child observation and teacher reflection in order to shape curriculum that serves our children as individuals and the class as a whole. Teachers foster secure attachments through responsive caregiving, understanding that optimal learning and growth comes only when children feel safe and secure. Children build foundational academic and life skills through play and interacting with their environment. Art and creativity is a daily practice and the children have opportunities to create their own art, and explore external creations. We strive to bring together the best practices in many developmental and educational philosophies, including the teachings of Maria Montessori, the principles of RIE – developed by Magda Gerber, and the warm nurturing environments found in Waldorf and Reggio Emilia programs.
Judaism has a longstanding commitment to excellent education and to providing an environment where children’s natural desire to learn is fostered. The Jennie empowers children from the youngest ages to ask questions, explore their curiosities, and be advocates for their learning desires. We strive for beauty and peace through respect, art, kindness, and Kehilah, the Hebrew word for community. This collaboration allows children to feel nurtured, and engage with their inner curiosity and inspiration to learn, providing a foundation for a lifelong love of learning to grow.
About the Position:
We are looking to hire two Assistant Infant Teachers for our 6 weeks to 12 month classrooms, to start on January 16, 2024. Each room will have up to 8 children enrolled, and ratio is 4 children to 1 teacher. Our classrooms are brand new, you will have access to brand new materials and to an organization dedicated to creating the highest quality program. You will be responsible for attending to infant’s daily needs such as preparing bottles, changing diapers, and establishing healthy sleep cycles. The perfect candidate will have an ability to multi task, anticipate needs before they occur, and will have experience creating a classroom environment that focuses on secure attachments and positive relationships. You will be responsible for recording infant activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day. We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable, and warm with children and families. You will be joining a well-established community that is available to help support your success and offer professional development opportunities.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
Essential/Required Qualifications:
OR a one year state recognized credential such as a CDA working with children 0-2 years old
OR documentation of attaining at least an 8 in the Oregon Registry
OR at least 1 year documented experience in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers
OR 6 months working in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers AND completion of 10 semester credits in early childhood or a related field
Welcomed but not required Qualifications:
Additional Expectations:
This position requires physical movement such as standing for long periods of time, squatting while carrying children, bending over, ability to get down and up off the floor with regularity, and to be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off in addition to closures for all major federal holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and one week break each for winter and summer.
Competitive salaries and professional development opportunities, including teacher planning days and outside courses
An environment committed to equity and inclusion that welcomes people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people of all faiths and religious backgrounds, and of all abilities
Appy by emailing your resume to Bailey Brandt, Director of Early Childhood Education
Congregation Beth Israel’s Mission:
Beneath our dome is a spiritual home, a place of community and friendship, a place to be inspired through prayer, a place for lifelong learning, and a place where every person makes a difference.
Congregation Beth Israel is proud to be a part of the Portland community since our founding in 1858. We are affiliated with the Reform Movement through the Union for Reform Judaism.
Congregation Beth Israel is the leading voice of Reform Judaism in Oregon.
About our school – The Jennie:
The Jennifer Barnum Luria Early Childhood Center will establish a high-caliber Reform Jewish early childhood program on the CBI Campus. This full day program, which will be known as The Jennie, will be open to children aged six weeks through pre-k.
Mission
At the Jennie, it is our mission to provide the highest quality care to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and their families. The Jennie is built on a foundation of inclusion – we are intentionally creating a diverse Kehilah, the Hebrew word for community, that celebrates all our children and their families. The Jennie provides an enriching environment interwoven with Jewish values, promoting a nurturing space for children to develop, and creating a work community where staff feel supported holistically. We value creativity, togetherness, and kindness towards our peers and the environment. We believe that children know themselves best and are ready to take in all the learning we can offer, and teachers act as guides along a child’s developmental journey. The Jennie staff understand that a child’s success is rooted in the success of their caregivers, and we invite families to be active participants in our community. This happens through volunteering in the classroom, parent education nights to learn about our educational approach and their child’s development, and through events that bring families and staff together.
Philosophy:
At the Jennie we are guided by a child-led, and play-based, philosophy. We utilize child observation and teacher reflection in order to shape curriculum that serves our children as individuals and the class as a whole. Teachers foster secure attachments through responsive caregiving, understanding that optimal learning and growth comes only when children feel safe and secure. Children build foundational academic and life skills through play and interacting with their environment. Art and creativity is a daily practice and the children have opportunities to create their own art, and explore external creations. We strive to bring together the best practices in many developmental and educational philosophies, including the teachings of Maria Montessori, the principles of RIE – developed by Magda Gerber, and the warm nurturing environments found in Waldorf and Reggio Emilia programs.
Judaism has a longstanding commitment to excellent education and to providing an environment where children’s natural desire to learn is fostered. The Jennie empowers children from the youngest ages to ask questions, explore their curiosities, and be advocates for their learning desires. We strive for beauty and peace through respect, art, kindness, and Kehilah, the Hebrew word for community. This collaboration allows children to feel nurtured, and engage with their inner curiosity and inspiration to learn, providing a foundation for a lifelong love of learning to grow.
We are looking to hire two Assistant Toddler Teachers for our 12 months to 24 months classrooms starting on January 16, 2024. Each room will have up to 8 children enrolled, and ratio is 4 children to 1 teacher. Our classrooms are brand new, you will have access to brand new materials and to an organization dedicated to creating the highest quality program. You will be in charge of attending to toddler’s daily needs such as engaging their developing brains and exploring their curiosities, daily art projects, outside gross motor play, circle time, story time, and music time. You will also be helping with toilet learning, there is a bathroom in the classroom where you will guide children through the toilet learning process. The perfect candidate will have an ability to multi task, anticipate needs before they occur, and will have experience creating a classroom environment that focuses on secure attachments and positive relationships. You will be responsible for helping record toddler activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day through our app. We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable, and warm with children and families. You will be joining a well-established community that is available to help support your success and offer professional development opportunities.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
Essential/Required Qualifications:
OR a one year state recognized credential such as a CDA working with children 0-2 years old
OR documentation of attaining at least an 8 in the Oregon Registry
OR at least 1 year documented experience in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers
OR 6 months working in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers AND completion of 10 semester credits in early childhood or a related field
Welcomed but not required Qualifications:
Additional Expectations:
This position requires physical movement such as standing for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting while carrying children, bending over, ability to get down and up off the floor with regularity, and to be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off in addition to closures for all major federal holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and one week break each for winter and summer.
Competitive salaries and paid-for professional development opportunities, including teacher planning days and outside courses
An environment committed to equity and inclusion that welcomes people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people of all faiths and religious backgrounds, and of all abilities
Congregation Beth Israel is currently seeking Middle School Jewish Studies teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle School teachers are part of a grade level team, and are responsible for approximately 15-20 students. Hebrew language knowledge is not necessary for the Middle School Jewish Studies teaching positions. Classes occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00AM-12:30PM.
All applicants should count on teaching throughout the school year from September 10,2023 -May 19, 2024. CBI follows Portland Public School (PPS) and the Jewish calendar for holidays and breaks.
Teaching at CBI is a fun way to engage in the Jewish community, to be part of a dynamic faculty, and work with amazing students. The Middle School Grade teachers will be supported by the Director of Education and CBI staff to help them have a successful experience as part of the teaching faculty. CBI offers a generous hourly rate for this teaching position. If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to Ben Sandler, RJE, Director of Education.
Estimated Faculty Start Date: January 2024
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