Temple Sinai, a Reform congregation located in the heart of Coolidge Corner, is currently seeking an
experienced and dynamic individual to serve as our weekly Sunday morning music teacher for the 2015
– 2016 religious school year. Our members come from all walks of life and embody diverse Jewish
backgrounds, beliefs, and practice. Here at our growing religious school, we cultivate a hands-on
approach to learning, with parents taking an active role with children at family events and Shabbat
services.
The successful candidate should be able to play a musical instrument, preferably a guitar or keyboard,
which can be used in a school setting. Our classes meet from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Sunday
mornings throughout the school year. Music is an integral part of our program, and we are seeking
someone who can inspire our K - 6 students as well as provide them with a strong foundation in
traditional Jewish music as well as modern and “camp style” songs. Camp song-leading experience a
plus!
The candidate will be asked to perform all ordinary duties associated with teaching music, included but
not limited to the following:
Teach music from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on each “school Sunday” (a total of 28 Sundays).
Collaborate with the Director of Education on the music curriculum.
Teach current songs, as well as traditional and holiday songs, plus some prayers and blessings to
students in Kindergarten through Grade Six.
Teach music to 3 and 4-year olds at our monthly holiday pre-school program.
Lead families in song at occasional Sunday morning family education events.
Prepare a school-wide “Zimriyah” (song fest) for the last day of school, to be performed for the
parents.
Lead songs at our annual Chanukah Shabbat dinner.
Occasionally lead songs at Friday evening class Shabbat services.
Lead our religious school children in song at a local assisted living center on Mitzvah Day.
For more information about Temple Sinai, visit www.sinaibrookline.org. Please forward resume and
cover letter to Director of Education, Heidi Smith Hyde, at school@sinaibrookline.org.
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