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OpenDor Media is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced educator who is passionate about engaging students of diverse backgrounds in conversations around Israel-Palestine, antisemitism, Jewish history, courageous conversations, and media literacy.
This person will serve as the director of our educational initiatives and the lead educator for our 12 participating schools based in NY, NJ, and CT for our newest division, ConnectED. ConnectED provides videos, curriculum, and programs on these subjects for independent and public schools, grades 6-12, with the goal of fostering literacy, empathy, understanding, and skills for respectful dialogue.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned educator and curriculum developer, enthusiastic about helping educators utilize our tools to engage students in these important subjects. The Director of Education reports to the Program Director of ConnectED and will be a key member of our team.
As the Director of Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of students and faculty, 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 NY, NJ, and CT.
What You’ll Do:
OpenDor Media is 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.
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.
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-$130,000 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.
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