PASTA APPLICATION 2025-2026

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PASTA: Park Avenue Synagogue Teaching Assistant
Volunteer as a PASTA at the Park Avenue Synagogue Congregational School. Each PASTA will be matched with a mentoring teacher and will partner with them to help our PAS students on their Jewish learning journeys. Teens will work with learners 1-on-1, assist teachers with classroom setup and facilitating lessons, and lead activities for their students. Opportunities are also available to support the back-end of Congregational school with our administrative staff. Outside of the classroom, PASTAs will develop leadership skills from experienced professionals and have a chance to apply them in their classrooms, with the support of their teachers. All 8th–12th graders are eligible. 
By participating in PASTA, you can:
  • Gain valuable Jewish leadership skills
  • Make a positive impact upon Congregational School students
  • Earn community service hours
  • Stand out on college applications
  • Be a stronger candidate for summer jobs
As a PASTA, you are required to:
  • Be present and engaged during your weekly placement time, working as an active leader in your class
  • Meet with your mentoring teacher for 15-minute check-ins once a month --  in person, over the phone or over Zoom/FaceTime.
  • Attend all PASTA training sessions, which include in-person orientation at the beginning of September and monthly professional development meetings. These will be both in-person and virtual.
Placements are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons for two-hour shifts between the hours of 3:30–6:00 pm, as well as Saturday mornings, during our Shabbat program, between 10:00 am—12:00 pm. 

Please check the box below to acknowledge your understanding of these expectations and complete the application on the following pages. Once submitted, a member of the PASTA advising team will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Any questions, please reach out to Aaron Hersh (ahersh@pasyn.org)
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