Madrich Application

Madrich (masc.) or Madrichah (fem.) literally means, “guide.” Madrichim (plural form) is a program for teens to exercise Jewish leadership in the K-6^th grade Beit Binah classrooms. Our Madrichim program offers 8^th-12^th grade teens the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, to increase self-confidence, express Jewish values, and learn practical teaching skills by assisting teachers in the classroom. Madrichim work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and the Director of Education. Madrichim must be included as members of Kol Shofar in good standing.

What do Madrichim do?
The Madrichim program is not just a way to help our students; it is also an opportunity for teens to develop communication, organizational, and teaching skills. Generally, madrichim are responsible to:

Act as positive Jewish role models for students and their families
Assist in the classroom at the discretion of the teacher
Serve as individual tutors to individual students that require remediation or enrichment
Work with students in small groups
Prepare classroom materials, record keeping, tzedakah collection
Assist in classroom organization, tidiness, and décor
Participate and help to lead school-wide tefilah and havdalah
Encourage student participation, involvement, and attentiveness to projects and activities
Lead one project and one lesson per year in partnership with teacher
Learn to become self-reflective practitioners, accepting feedback and evaluation from teachers and administrators

Is this a paid position?
8th and 9th grade madrichim serve as volunteers and receive community service credit. Madrichim that have volunteered for at least one year and received positive recommendations may be paid beginning in 10^th grade. Paid madrichim are compensated for class time and any additionally assigned training sessions. 10^th–12^th grade Madrichim are also always able to choose to serve as volunteers and receive community service credit in lieu of payment.

In order to fulfill the payment agreement, Madrichim are expected to:

Sign in at least 15-minutes in advance of Beit Binah start time (3:45 PM Wednesdays and/or 8:30 AM Sundays)
Attend no fewer that 80% of assigned class sessions
Attend monthly leadership class on Sundays after Beit Binah (12:15 - 2:00 PM) - Dates TBA
Stay in direct and regular communication with both the classroom teacher, informing them of any upcoming absences within 3 days notice (unless it is an emergency)
Report needs and concerns to the teacher and/or Director

8^th Grade Jr. Madrichim
Depending upon classroom needs, and on a case-by-case basis, 8^th grade students may apply to become Jr. Madrichim. Jr. Madrichim serve as volunteers and attend the monthly leadership class.

* Name

* Email

* Phone

* Age

* Gender

* Grade

* School

* Parent Name

* Parent Email

* Parent Phone

* I am applying for:

* With which grade level are you most interested in working? (Check all that apply) (Keep in mind that K-2nd grade only meet on Sundays)

* Comments about your availability and/or grade placement preferences:

* Please describe briefly why you want to be in the Madrichim program. What are you expecting from this experience?

* Please describe your Hebrew ability and your interest in helping students with Hebrew reading. Are you comfortable with helping students learn to read basic Hebrew? Are you comfortable with the prayers and melodies for Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Is assisting in Hebrew language something that you would like to pursue? (Note: Hebrew proficiency is not a prerequisite for becoming a Madrich or Madrichah).

What would you like to learn as a Madrich or Madrichah this year – how would you like to grow in this experience?

* Did you attend Beit Binah or some other religious school? If so, what did you learn from that experience that you would bring to your role as a Madrich or Madrichah; how does your previous religious school experience inform what it means to be a Madrich or Madrichah?

Beit Binah Madrichim Brit Avodah – Responsibility Agreement

Beit Binah’s Madrichim program welcomes 8^th-12^th graders into our synagogue school program to be outstanding Jewish role models. Our Madrichim take on that responsibility by bringing in their own passions and knowledge, ensuring a safe and positive environment for learning and socialization, and assisting in the overall process of the Beit Binah program. Our Madrichim are learning vital skills about the Jewish educational profession.

Madrichim are required to read, understand, and abide by the following assertions. Your signature at the bottom confirms your acceptance to the following standards and responsibilities:

This program runs well when our Madrichim are paired well with the classes and students:

I understand that acceptance as a Madrich/ah is dependent upon enrollment numbers, availability, and the specific needs of Beit Binah.

Our Madrichim are invaluable Jewish role models in our classrooms:

I will act as a representative of the Jewish values of respect, integrity, and caring to the entire Beit Binah community: teachers, leadership, students, and parents.
I will actively participate in and lead school wide tefilah.
I will encourage students to learn, participate and be involved in the class.
I will try to find ways to connect with the students.

In order to provide a consistent learning environment:

I agree to be present and active in the classroom.
I agree to be present at a minimum of 80% of my assigned class sessions.
I agree to inform my teacher and the appropriate leadership if I am unable to attend a class or other scheduled event.

Our Madrichim take on professional responsibilities through the duration of the Beit Binah year:

I understand that my first year as a Madrich/ah will be volunteer (earning no compensation), and that I will only be eligible to apply for a salaried position in subsequent years and/or I fulfill all mandatory requirements.
I understand that Kol Shofar has a policy that all Madrichim must be in attendance no fewer than 80% of the assigned class sessions.
I understand that failure to attend 80% of my assigned class sessions will make me ineligible to apply for a salaried position the following year of the program (with certain exceptions depending upon extraneous circumstances).

Beit Binah classrooms are meant to be healthy and safe learning environments:

I will not allow any electronic devices I might own distract me from the job at hand.

Kol Shofar maintains the discretion to modify this Brit Avodah and Madrichim requirement at any time. Madrichim will be notified of any changes when they occur.

6. I will attend all training sessions, meetings and monthly leadership classes

Classes will be held at Kol Shofar and taught by Education Director and synagogue staff and clergy.

Kol Shofar maintains the discretion to modify this Brit Avodah and Madrichim requirement at any time. Madrichim will be notified of any changes when they occur.

* Madrich/ah Signature

* Date

Sat, July 12 2025 16 Tammuz 5785

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