JCC East Bay Madrichimot (teen role models) is a hands-on leadership and education program designed for teens in grades 8-12. Serving as a Madrich or Madricha is a meaningful early job experience, giving middle and high school students the opportunity to build real skills in a supportive and values-driven environment.
Participants work as teacher’s assistants in our Edah Afterschool program, gaining direct classroom experience while receiving training in teaching, Jewish education and values, and leadership and mentorship.
JCC East Bay Madrichimot is a part-time position for teens in grades 8-12. As a Madrich or Madricha, you’ll work as a teacher’s assistant in our Edah Afterschool program, supporting younger students in a fun and engaging Jewish learning environment. It’s a few hours a week so it is flexible enough to fit around school, sports, and everything else in your life.
As a Madrich or Madricha, you’ll work side by side with experienced educators, helping lead activities, support students, and bring Jewish values to life in the classroom. Along the way you’ll receive real training in teaching and classroom skills, Jewish education and values, and leadership and mentorship. These skills will serve you well no matter where life takes you.
Why Apply?
The first step to joining JCC East Bay Madrichimot is to complete our application form here.
The form asks about your experience working with children, your interests and reasons for pursuing the program, and your short- and long-term professional and educational goals. You will also be asked to provide basic contact information.
We recommend consulting with your parents or guardian as you complete your application to ensure they are fully aware of the requirements, schedule, and expectations of the program before moving on to the interview stage.
After you submit your application, a member of the JCC staff will reach out to schedule an interview. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know you, learn about your interests and experience, and find out if JCC East Bay Madrichimot is the right fit for you and for you to ask us anything about the position!
If you are selected following your interview, you will receive a registration link in your acceptance email. If you have any questions about the application process, please email tali.katz@jcceastbay.org.
All Madrichimot are expected to come to trainings on the following dates:
They will also be expected to work at least one community event throughout the year.
How many days a week will I be working?
Our Madrichimot work 1-3 days a week, Monday through Thursday. Sometimes there is an extra day of work on a Sunday.
What is a stipend?
Our 8th and 9th grade Madrichimot are at the JCC East Bay on a volunteer basis. They earn a stipend for their time instead of a paycheck:
How much do JCC East Bay Madrichimot get paid?
Our 10th, 11th, and 12th graders get paid $19.61 an hour.
Tali Katz
Teen Engagement Manager
tali.katz@jcceastbay.org
