Madrichim: Teen Leadership Opportunities in The Gan:

Students who have completed their 7th-grade year in The Gan become eligible for our Teen Leadership Programs. All of our teen leaders model our Jewish Values and take part in a variety of activities. Trainings for professional development will be offered throughout the year for all of our teen leaders who have completed their Madrichim Internship.

Participating in the Madrichim program is one of the most enriching experiences a teen can have. Our Madrichim program builds essential skills of resiliency, kindness, empathy, and relational literacy that last a lifetime! It is not only a great first job, it is a holistic learning and leadership experience. Therefore, all Madrichim are required to be enrolled in The Gan.

The Madrichim Employee Paperwork

After enrolling in The Gan, 9-12th grade families will receive a link to the Madrichim Application. We ask that students fill out this application before September 10, 2024. During orientation, Madrichim will be asked to fill out additional hiring paperwork.

Note: 8th-grade Madrichim Interns do not need to fill out an application or paperwork. Any Madrichim who are volunteering do not need to fill out anything other than the application and employee form. Any Madrichim who does not turn in paperwork will be considered a volunteer.

Madrichim Internship Year – for 8th Grade

The Madrichim Internship Year prepares students to be madrichim and leaders in our community, deepen relationships amongst the 8th-grade cohort and foster their Jewish identities. The students will do this through frequent experiential field trips interspersed with classroom time at Temple Beth Am. 8th graders will also have the opportunity to take an overnight class trip. Our Madrichim Mentors, Faculty, and guest educators will help facilitate professional development experiences, job skills development, leadership skills training, mentorship/modeling practice, and Jewish identity building. Upon completion of this classroom learning/unpaid internship year, students are eligible to become paid Madrichim in our program. Completion of the Madrichim Internship Year is required to participate as a Madrich/ah/eh. Registration for the Madrichim Internship Class will be part of enrollment for 8th-grade students.

Madrichim Internship classes are on Sundays.

Madrichim – 9th-12th Grades

*Must have completed the full Madrichim Internship Year at Temple Beth Am or have a conversation with Reyna Abraham (reyna@templebetham.org)

Similar to assistant teachers in secular schools, our teens work directly with students helping to communicate and support learning engagement. Madrichim will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of faculty and alongside their peers in our learning spaces. They will participate in various learning centers and activities, practicing and honing their skills as facilitators and working directly with students. The Madrichim position can be either a volunteer or paid position.

Some Madrichim may “specialize” in a particular area should they choose to do so. For example, there are opportunities for Madrichim to specialize in Music, Peer Mentorship, Song Leading, Story Telling, Hebrew, Technology Support and more!

Sharing their feedback, ideas, and creativity, the Madrichim make a commitment to help with a variety of experiential learning opportunities for students.

Have questions about teen opportunities in The Gan? Visit our Gan FAQ page!