Employment Opportunities

Current job openings:
Part-time AV Engineer/Audio Technician
3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Teachers for Judaics and Hebrew
7th Gr Hebrew Teacher

Part-time AV Engineer/Audio Technician

Kerem Shalom, a vibrant, progressive, 250-member synagogue in Concord, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time AV/Audio Technician to manage 8-10 live and hybrid events and support our community’s A/V capabilities between September 2026 and March 2027.

Compensation

Kerem Shalom has budgeted $45-$50/hour, for a minimum of four hours. (Hourly amount is dependent on experience.) A travel stipend may also be available.

Availability

The part-time A/V Engineer must be available for the Jewish High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) on the following dates:

  • Rosh Hashanah
    • Friday, September 11 – Evening, approximately 5:00 -9:00 pm
    • Saturday, September 12 – Morning, approximately 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
  • Yom Kippur
    • Sunday, September 20 – Evening, approximately 5:00 -9:00 pm
    • Monday, September 21 – Morning and early afternoon, approximately 9:30 am-1:30 pm and late afternoon and early evening, approximately 4:30 pm-8:30 pm

The part-time A/V Engineer should also be available for most (hopefully all) of the following four evenings between October and March 

  • Friday, October 2, 6-9 pm (Simchat Torah)
  • Friday, December 11, 6-9 pm (Chanukkah)
  • Saturday, January 30, 6-9 pm (Winter concert)
  • Saturday, March 20, 6-9 pm (Purim)

Responsibilities:

  • Setting up and breaking down sound equipment, for the event 
  • Monitoring, optimizing and troubleshooting audio mix during the event for live sound and broadcast (Zoom) audio feeds
  • Helping configure, maintain, and troubleshoot our A/V infrastructure (occasional, typically 1-4 hours/month)

Desirable skills and experience

  • Setting up and running sound for small-to-medium live events (50-500 people)
  • Managing complex Zoom events (live sound and video, remote participation, pre-recorded content presented both on-site and remotely, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the components of our system or their equivalents, including:
    • Soundcraft UI16 mixer
    • PTZOptics remote-controlled camera
    • Dante audio network
    • Associated software running on MacOS including:
      • Dante controller
      • PTZOptics camera controller
      • Rogue Amoeba Loopback
      • OBS
      • Zoom
      • Collaborating with volunteers in a religious or other non-profit organization

To apply
Please send an email with your qualifications and hourly rate to . Feel free to email this address as well if you would like more information about this opportunity. 

About Kerem Shalom

Kerem Shalom—Vineyard of Peace—is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community that is the center of Jewish life in Concord and surrounding communities. We are unaffiliated, with a Reconstructionist orientation.

3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade Teachers for Judaics and Hebrew (2026-2027)

Kerem Shalom in Concord, MA is seeking dynamic 3rd/4th and 5th/6th Grade teachers to join our vibrant “Hebrew School Reimagined” community which meets once per week on Monday afternoons from 4:15-6:15 pm.

Job Description:

Teachers will either teach a cohort of 3rd/4th (Judaics and Hebrew) or 5th/6th (Judaics) on Monday afternoons for 2 hours – from 4:15-6:15. The curriculum is flexible and can be a collaborative effort between teacher and Director of Congregational Learning. 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and teach Hebrew and Judaics class for a mixed 3rd/4th cohort; or Judaics for a mixed 5th/6th cohort – 24 Monday Hebrew School sessions per academic year
  • Attend 3 faculty meetings and in-service meetings with the Director of Congregational Learning throughout the academic year (roughly 2-2.25 hours each)
  • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Attend personalized IEP or customized educational conferences for specific students throughout the year, if needed
  • Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans

Qualifications:

  • Passion and love for Jewish education
  • Experience teaching or facilitating in a Jewish educational setting.
  • Energetic and engaging teaching style
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience teaching elementary Judaics or Hebrew (preferred, but not required)

Benefits:

Teacher salaries are paid bi-monthly, on a 9-month academic year cycle, based on the number of taught sessions and an hourly rate. 

  • Salary (annual salary, based on): $60-$80/hour based on level of teaching experience
  • Summer Curriculum Prep and Collaborative Meetings (reimbursed at hourly rate)

About Us:

We are a welcoming and inclusive synagogue committed to Jewish life and spiritual growth. We value creativity, education, and a high level of community engagement. 

How to Apply: 

Submit resumes and questions to Interim Director of Education, Mindy Harris, Kerem Shalom, at . 

7th Grade Hebrew School Teacher (2026-2027)

Kerem Shalom in Concord, MA is seeking a dynamic 7th Grade teacher to join our vibrant “Hebrew School Reimagined” community, which meets once per week (on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM) during the school year.

Job Description:
Our 7th Grade Hebrew School seminar and dinner meets once per week from 6:30-8:00 (dinner at 6:30, class at 7:00) on Mondays throughout the academic school year. 

The 7th Grade program will be a Judaic academic subject. Topic will be open for development, based on the applicant’s skillset and passion. Potential topics include: Holocaust, Social Justice, Current Events/Politics, Jewish History or Bible studies. 

All candidates will collaborate with the Director of Congregational Learning on the development of the curriculum and incoming teacher/s will be compensated over the summer for up to 10 hours of course development/collaboration time. 

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead a Judaics class for 7th graders – 24 sessions per academic year
  • Include 7th grade parents for “Parent Learning Nights” within academic year
  • Attend 3 faculty meetings and in-service meetings with the Director of Congregational Learning throughout the academic year (roughly 2-2.25 hours each)
  • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans
  • Update parents on ongoing class progress/status

Qualifications:

  • Passion and love for Jewish education
  • Experience teaching or facilitating in a Jewish educational setting.
  • Energetic and engaging teaching style
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience teaching 7th graders or teens (preferred, but not required)

Benefits:

Teacher salaries are paid monthly, on a 9-month academic year cycle, based on the number of taught sessions and an hourly rate. 

  • Salary: $60-$80/hour based on level of teaching experience
  • Summer Curriculum Prep and Collaborative Meetings (reimbursed at hourly rate)
  • Weekly Monday night Pizza Dinners

About Us:

We are a welcoming and inclusive synagogue committed to Jewish life and spiritual growth. We value creativity, education, and a high level of community engagement. Our exploration of progressive Judaism stands upon three values: kehillah (community), simchah (joy), and k’vod ha-b’riyot (respect for the dignity of every person). 

How to Apply: 

Submit resumes and questions to Interim Director of Education, Mindy Harris – Kerem Shalom, at .