Songleader

Job Description

Songleader
Temple Isaiah’s songleader will collaborate with Temple Isaiah’s Cantor in creating a cohesive musical and prayer vision that builds bridges in music-related programming among Gan Ilan (preschool), JQuest (religious school), and our congregation at large. This is a salaried half-time position (approx. 20 hours/week).

Worship:
–Serve as songleader for monthly Shabbatarama services (September – May) (Shabbat services geared toward families with elementary-school-aged children)
–Participate in weekly planning meetings on weeks when leading
–Lead music for Shabbat in the Park and other Shabbat services in the summer
–Fill in during the cantor’s absence for vacation, etc.
–Serve as songleader for Tot and youth services during the High Holy Days
–Opportunities for collaborations with our cantor, accompanist, and/or Mizmor band at our regular Friday night services

JQuest:
–Lead T’fillah for JQuest in collaboration with clergy and other members of our education team on Sunday mornings and Tues/Weds afternoons. This involves teaching and leading familiar and new songs and prayers on an ongoing basis.
–Plan and implement music/singing curriculum for JQuest (Pre-K – 6th grade)
–Revive and lead Temple Isaiah Junior Choir
–Teach and mentor song-leading Avodah Teaching Assistants
–Songlead for Kol Nidre Children’s Program
–Co-plan and help with music for youth holiday celebrations such as Chanukah, Purim and Passover
–Participate in JQuest teacher trainings, retreats and weekly T’fillah planning

Gan Ilan:
–Serve as music teacher 2 days a week
–Lead monthly Friday night Tot Shabbat services with clergy
–Collaborate in planning music for Gan Ilan Shabbat, model seders and other holiday singing programs

Kulanu (Family Social Group):
–Attend and lead music for annual Family Retreat and Kulanu Camping Trip

Other:
–Songleader for Camp Kefli (2 week summer day camp at Temple Isaiah)
–Songleader for other Temple Isaiah retreats