Madrichim

The Madrichim: Teen Leadership & Learning Program is a chance for post-b'nai mitzvah teens (and/or Jewish teens in 8^th-12^th grades) to give back to our TBY and JCAL community. Madrich/Madrichah means “guide” in Hebrew. Madrichim (plural) serve as the teachers' assistants for JCAL. The program is designed to develop participants' social and leadership skills, and expand their Jewish knowledge. It is a personal growth experience tailored to each participant!

The Madrichim Program is a weekly commitment of every scheduled JCAL session (Sundays, September 8, 2024 - May 18, 2025). You can find the Madrichim/JCAL calendar here. Each teen will be assigned to a class/teacher, based on your interests and the school's need. Madrichim can earn community service hours or hourly wages for this program.*

Duties may include:

Helping with classroom management
Mentoring younger students
Supporting class projects, including running activities and small groups
Taking attendance and assisting a teacher as needed
Developing activities and icebreakers to engage students

To be a Madrich/ah, you must commit to attending:

At least 90% of JCAL sessions for your assigned class**
Mandatory Madrichim Orientation, Sunday, August 18, 9:00 - 12:30***
Optional Regional Day of Learning and Orientation, August 25, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (offsite)
Hebrew Lab only: Hebrew Team Orientation, Sunday, August 11, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weekly Madrichim Debrief immediately following your program (10-15 minutes each)

The Madrichim Program includes learning about once a month, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. In the Fall this will be Madrichim Trainings, learning focused on developing madrichim skills. In the Spring this will be Teen Learnign with clergy, with teens of the same/similar grades to expand your Jewish knowledge and toolbox! Dates for your Fall track will be shared once you've received your madrichim placement. Schedule for learning sessions coming by late August, 2024

In order to participate in the Madrichim Program, your parents/guardians must be members in good standing.

After you submit your application, Rabbi Miriam will be in touch to schedule an interview.

*You must be 14 to earn wages for this program, and submit the required paperwork, including a Work Permit from your school. Click here to see the Madrichim Wage Schedule to get an idea of what your rate might be.

**For students who are interested in participating in the Madrichim Program, but cannot make the weekly commitment, please indicate that in the application below. There are other sporadic opportunities available.

***If you cannot make the Madrichim Orientation on 8/18/2024, reach out to Rabbi Miriam to schedule a make-up meeting following.

Thank you to generous donors who underwrite the Madrichim Program!

* Full Name

Gender

Pronouns

* Email

If you see your parent/guardian's e-mail address in this field already, replace it with your own.

Mobile Number

* Which form of communication do you prefer?

Please Select OneText messageE-mailBoth

* What grade are / will you be in for the 24-25 School Year?

What school do you attend?

Have you been in the Madrichim Program before?

YesNo

* You may share my contact information, grade and school in a Madrichim Directory

Please Select OneYesNo

* Which do you prefer to receive for your time as a madrich/madrichah?

Please Select OneCommunity Service HoursHourly PayNeitherIf funding is available, students 14 and older may be paid beginning at the teen minimum wage, with a work permit. See above for the Madrichim Wage Schedule.

Which grades/programs interest you (please select all that apply)?

Early Elementary (TK-2nd grade, 4-7 year olds), 8:30 - 11:30 am or 12:45 pm on SundaysUpper Elementary Camp-Style Program (3rd - 6th, 8-11 year olds), 8:45 am - 12:45 pm on SundaysHebrew, 8:45 - 11:30 am on Sundays (can be combined with Chug)Helping out in Chug (electives), such as Art, Cooking, Theater or Sports, 11:15/30 am - 12:45 pmB'nai Mitzvah Discovery Class (12-13 year olds), 8:30 - 11:30 am on SundaysOffice Internship (supporting the Administration in other ways)I'm interested in being in the Madrichim Program but I cannot commit to regular attendance

Comments

* Why you would like to participate in the Madrichim Program?

* List previous or current work experience you have, including dates of employment

* What skills do you bring to the Madrichim Program?

What skills do you bring to this role?

* What skills do you hope to develop in the Madrichim Program?

As a madrich/ah?

* Do you have any food or environmental allergies?

Please select oneYesNo

Please List all Allergies

Food, environmental - anything that might ebe important for us to know

* I give permission for my likeness and/or voice to be used for marketing or publicity purposes.

This may include website or social media. Please check with your parent!

* I give permission for my likeness and/or voice to be used for school communication (e.g. in class and school e-mails).

* By checking this box I understand the duties outlined to participate in the Madrichim Teen Leadership Program (above), including regular attendance (excepted only for those who indicated sporadic availability under "Program")

By checking this box I understand the duties outlined to participate in the Madrichim Teen Leadership Program (above), including regular attendance (excepted only for those who indicated sporadic availability under "Program")

Madrichim Program: Teen Leadership and Learning