Madrichim Program
The Madrichim Program is a leadership and skill development program for teens in grades 9th-12th. Madrichim (Guides or Leaders) work in our Lower School as teacher aides in classrooms, as one-on-one advocates, in the office, with the music specialist, and more! Our Madrichim help build positive relationships amongst and with our Lower School students and serve as role models for the younger students in and outside the classroom.
7th and 8th Graders can participate in a Madrichim-in-training program where they learn leadership and teaching skills, and spend time in our youngest classrooms.
From playing with toddlers to teaching 6th graders, and from working in the office to leading services, all our madrichim do valuable and important work in our school while developing skills for future leadership positions and careers.
Gesher Mentor Program
The Gesher Mentor Program is an intensive leadership development and mentorship program open to 11th and 12th Graders. In this role, older teens mentor and teach the youngest teens in our program – the 7th Graders. Gesher Mentors work closely with the Youth Engagement Director and 7th Grade Faculty to support the 7th graders throughout the year in class, the B’nei Mitzvah experience, Shabbatonim, and navigating middle school. Throughout the year Gesher Mentors plan and teach the class, including a co-taught class with the faculty, and a program at the Sacred Choices Shabbaton. Additionally, Gesher Mentors attend several B’nei Mitzvah supporting their students as they are called to the Torah in this important Jewish milestone. Lastly, Gesher Mentors serve as Jewish teen role models and provide important support and mentorship to their students. This program supports the Gesher Mentors in developing leadership, relationship building, teaching, mentorship, career, and life skills in a uniquely Jewish teen-centered way.
