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ABOUT GANN
Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, made up of both Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates the student journey. We seek professionals who are committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice, supporting diverse learners in the classroom, and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture,/or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.
Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of smart, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.
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ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Jewish Life Department consists of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students. If you enjoy working with students and want to develop their love and connection to Jewish life, this role offers you a fantastic opportunity to join Boston’s leading Jewish High School in an early career role. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, out-of-the-box thinkers.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Gann Academy seeks a full-time, in-person Jewish Life Coordinator for the 2025–2026 school year. This position is key in supporting Gann’s experiential Jewish education and student life programming. The Jewish Life Coordinator helps plan and implement initiatives across Tefilah (Zman Kodesh), Shabbat and holiday programs, retreats, Israel education, student leadership, and travel. The role also provides administrative and logistical support to the Jewish Studies department and other school-wide programs.
This hands-on, collaborative role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with teens, and is eager to contribute programmatically and operationally. The ideal candidate is a creative, reliable, and organized self-starter who’s excited about pluralistic Jewish life and passionate about building community through active engagement and strong follow-through.
Jewish Life responsibilities may include
- Working closely with colleagues and school administrators to help plan and carry out retreats, grade-level shabbatonim, holiday programs, and other Jewish life events
- Supporting students as a Jewish identity advisor, serving as a mentor and resource as they explore their Jewish journeys
- Leading Zman Kodesh two mornings per week, as well as on days when Zman Kodesh is held for special observances (e.g., Rosh Chodesh, holidays)
- Assisting with the coordination and delivery of Jewish educational travel experiences, such as the senior Israel trip, alternative break trips, and grade-wide travel programs
- Contributing to Israel education programming by collaborating on events like Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut
- Helping to organize and support school-wide events through mentorship, logistics, and behind-the-scenes coordination
- Providing classroom support and coverage, including occasional substitution when needed
- Assisting the Admissions team with event preparation, logistics, and interviews to engage prospective students
Collaborative Responsibilities
- Work with students outside of the classroom as needed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments
- Attend and participate in department meetings
- Assist with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed
Professional Development, Growth, and Training
- Attend and participate in all faculty/staff work-day programs, in-service training (including both August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars, and safety training/drills
- Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, and practice self-reflection; work with instructional director and other members of the faculty and administration on educational and pedagogical growth and innovative tools and techniques in and out of the classroom
Administrative and Logistical Responsibilities May Include
- Handling day-of logistics for programs and events, including room setup, signage, and supply management
- Running errands as needed, including purchasing supplies, picking up food or materials, or coordinating deliveries
- Making copies, assembling materials, organizing storage spaces, and helping maintain shared program resources
- Supporting communication and documentation tasks, including email follow-ups, attendance tracking, and form collection
- Working behind the scenes to ensure Jewish life events run smoothly, with a willingness to step in wherever needed
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