What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Educator, ConnectED position at OpenDor Media?
OpenDor Media is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced educator who is passionate about engaging students of diverse backgrounds in conversations around the Israeli-Palestinian story, antisemitism, Jewish history, courageous conversations, and media literacy.
This person will serve as a senior educator for our newest division, ConnectED. At ConnectED, our goal is to enhance literacy around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, antisemitism and the Holocaust, and Jewish history; equip students with skills in media literacy and courageous conversations; and foster empathy and understanding across diverse perspectives. We work with independent and public schools, grades 6-12.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned educator, curriculum developer, and relationships manager, enthusiastic about helping educators utilize our resources to engage students in these important subjects. The Senior Educator reports to the Director of Education and will be a key member of our team. This is a full-time remote position for someone based in New York or New Jersey.
As the Senior Educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of students and faculty and building and maintaining trusted relationships with school leaders, promoting critical thinking and respectful dialogue on complex issues. This is a remote position with required in-person teaching and program facilitation at schools in the tri-state area as well as occasional traveling to schools in other states.
Requirements:
What You’ll Do:
ConnectED is brand of OpenDor Media, a leading global non-profit media company for the 21st century. We educate, entertain, and engage our audiences by bringing to life big ideas and authentic stories, and by celebrating all things Jewish.
Our nuanced educational content and resources are used by a global community of educators around the world and across all political and religious spectrums.
We push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and good old hard work. From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:
Fueled by creativity: We think and act creatively in everything we do with the agility and flexibility to apply creativity, whatever role we play.
Inspired by excellence: We are driven to excel at whatever we do. Our teams are always ready to go the extra mile to get the very best results.
Powered by positivity: We bring positivity to work every day, for a fun, creative and inviting work environment that brings out the best in everyone.
Driven by self-improvement: Like our content, no issue is taboo and we are open to constructive ways to improve and develop into the best professionals we can be.
Empowered by collaboration: We thrive on sharing knowledge, teamwork, being a “mensch”, and leveraging each and everyone’s talents to achieve a sum that is greater than the parts.
Some benefits and perks of working at OpenDor Media:
Our target salary range for this position when based in New York is $115,000-$125,000 annually. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications.
This person will serve as a senior educator for our newest division, ConnectED. At ConnectED, our goal is to enhance literacy around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, antisemitism and the Holocaust, and Jewish history; equip students with skills in media literacy and courageous conversations; and foster empathy and understanding across diverse perspectives. We work with independent and public schools, grades 6-12.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned educator, curriculum developer, and relationships manager, enthusiastic about helping educators utilize our resources to engage students in these important subjects. The Senior Educator reports to the Director of Education and will be a key member of our team. This is a full-time remote position for someone based in New York or New Jersey.
As the Senior Educator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of students and faculty and building and maintaining trusted relationships with school leaders, promoting critical thinking and respectful dialogue on complex issues. This is a remote position with required in-person teaching and program facilitation at schools in the tri-state area as well as occasional traveling to schools in other states.
Requirements:
What You’ll Do:
- Develop curriculum to accompany ConnectED videos, geared toward diverse student and faculty audiences.
- Modify and adapt curriculum from other sources to be suitable for the ConnectED audience.
- Create decks for school programs and webinars.
- Meet with faculty at ConnectED partner schools and/or public schools to support their implementation of the resources, including 1-on-1 coaching, curriculum support, and professional development sessions.
- Present and teach in-person at ConnectED schools in New York, New Jersey, and across the U.S. and Canada as needed, including meeting with relevant administrators to plan sessions. Travel to other cities will be required an average of once per month.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for administrators at approximately 10 ConnectED partner schools, building strong, trusted relationships.
- Meet regularly with school leaders to understand their needs, offer strategic support, and identify opportunities for meaningful engagement.
- Attend school programs in-person locally or virtually to ensure a smooth execution and represent ConnectED as needed.
- Present or attend educational conferences and events as needed.
- As a key member of the ConnectED team, support the team as needed.
- Educational Expertise: Experienced educator with a minimum of 7 years of relevant classroom experience, specializing in education of our core subjects.
- Curriculum Development: Expertise in designing and implementing curriculum and instructional strategies for grades 6-12. Strong ability to adapt curriculum to diverse educational environments and student needs.
- Subject Matter Knowledge: Passionate and knowledgeable about our core subject areas: Israeli-Palestinian story, antisemitism, Jewish history, courageous conversations, and media literacy.
- Strong Facilitation Skills: Experience facilitating discussions on sensitive or complex topics in educational settings.
- Curricular Models: Familiarity with different curricular frameworks, such as Understanding By Design (UbD) and Project-Based Learning (PBL).
- Secular Experience: Personal and professional experience in the secular world, providing a well-rounded perspective.
- Mission Alignment: Belief in our educational approach of nuance, complexity, empathy, and equipping students with skills for respectful dialogue.
- Collaborative Team Player: Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Tech Savviness: Pardot, WordPress, Salesforce, and Google Suite knowledge is a plus but not necessarily required.
- Relationship Management Experience: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with influential stakeholders, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
- Knowledge of Independent Schools: Experience in K-12 education, school leadership, or working within educational organizations is preferred but not required.
ConnectED is brand of OpenDor Media, a leading global non-profit media company for the 21st century. We educate, entertain, and engage our audiences by bringing to life big ideas and authentic stories, and by celebrating all things Jewish.
Our nuanced educational content and resources are used by a global community of educators around the world and across all political and religious spectrums.
We push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and good old hard work. From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:
Fueled by creativity: We think and act creatively in everything we do with the agility and flexibility to apply creativity, whatever role we play.
Inspired by excellence: We are driven to excel at whatever we do. Our teams are always ready to go the extra mile to get the very best results.
Powered by positivity: We bring positivity to work every day, for a fun, creative and inviting work environment that brings out the best in everyone.
Driven by self-improvement: Like our content, no issue is taboo and we are open to constructive ways to improve and develop into the best professionals we can be.
Empowered by collaboration: We thrive on sharing knowledge, teamwork, being a “mensch”, and leveraging each and everyone’s talents to achieve a sum that is greater than the parts.
Some benefits and perks of working at OpenDor Media:
- International exposure
- High level of autonomy
- Competitive salaries
- Paid days off for Jewish and national holidays as well as competitive vacation policy
- Healthcare policy
Our target salary range for this position when based in New York is $115,000-$125,000 annually. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications.
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000