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.