What are madrichim? Madrich (singular) is the Hebrew word for “guide.” Madrichim will:

 ATTEND A MANDATORY ORIENTATION ON THURSDAY, September 5th at 7:00 P.M. 
 Be compensated for their work (payment will occur in two installments) or can earn community service hours
 Help teachers get supplies and organize students and lessons, tutor students, help in the office
 Be expected to arrive and leave on time and keep absences to situations of illness and the like
 Be willing to work in person according to CDC guidelines or work virtually in an online setting
 NOT use cell phones during Synagogue School
 Enhance their experience in Synagogue School through their own continued learning (in training sessions)
 Continue to learn about Judaism, leadership, Jewish education, professional conduct, and teaching techniques as part of their training
 Attend mandatory madrichim meetings and occasional Professional Development with Faculty throughout the year (see dates below)
     o Be compensated at $5 per meeting. If not in attendance, $5 will be docked from your paycheck
     o All Madrichim meetings will be in person at RSNS
 Be evaluated on their general progress and job performance
 Commit to work ONE OR MORE days a week, depending on the Synagogue School’s needs and the
madrich’s abilities, consistently on the same schedule every week.
 Be assigned to a classroom & teacher, the office, as a Hebrew tutor, or to work one-on-one with students

Available days to work are Tuesdays 4:00-6:30 p.m., Thursdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Thursdays are dependent on registration outcomes); Fridays 5:00-6:30 pm once a month; Sundays 9:30 am-12 pm once a month;  Saturdays, 8:45-11:15 a.m. three times during the year

We strongly encourage everyone to participate in Kesher Hadash and Bros Hodesh/Girls Rosh Hodesh/Moving Traditions. We are confident that you would greatly benefit from those programs.
However, this is not required for your participation in the Madrichim program.

You can apply for a madrich/a position in the Synagogue School by completing this form as soon as possible. Morah Rebecca will contact you with your placement information.

Mandatory Madrichim Meetings (in person at RSNS)
Thursday, September 5: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 7
February 11
March 18
April 8
May 6

Professional Development (with faculty in person at RSNS)
Thursday, September 5: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20: 6:30-8:30 pm

 

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Parent Information

Madrichim Information