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Synagogue and School Overview
Congregation Dor Hadash (A New Generation) is a Reconstructionist synagogue seeking to make Judaism relevant and meaningful for today's Jews and for future generations. We are a community of approximately 90 families from all throughout San Diego and San Diego County. We rent space in the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) in La Jolla, CA, where we hold all of our events and programming. Our mission is to create a caring Jewish community in accordance with the values of Reconstructionism and to inspire exploration of Jewish spirituality. We affirm our sense of being Jewish through our shared past, and through communal worship, study, and celebration. We are egalitarian and inclusive. We address the needs of a wide diversity of Jewish members and interfaith family members. We are committed to providing a Jewish education for ourselves and for our children as this role is fundamental to a successful Jewish life in contemporary American society. And we are a participatory congregation. To strengthen a sense of community, we encourage involvement in democratic governance through study and values-based decision making. Our Gesher school has been continuous for over 40 years and currently ranges from 30 - 60 students with 3 - 5 paid educators depending on the year. We have an amazing engaged Rabbi, Yael Ridberg, and a board that is very involved in the Gesher school and youth programming.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to fill the role of Director of Education. The ideal candidate will lead our close-knit Jewish "Gesher" Religious School program, overseeing all aspects from curriculum development and teacher management to fostering a warm and caring environment for students and families. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for organizing periodic children’s shabbat services and family High Holy celebrations, engaging with the community, connecting with families, and facilitating meaningful experiences within the synagogue. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in Jewish education, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to Jewish values and traditions.
This a salaried position with a starting salary between $45,000 - $50,000 per year, with modest professional development funds. On average, the position necessitates 20 - 30 hrs of work per week.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Curriculum Development:
Teacher Management:
Communication & Community Building:
Additional Responsibilities:
Qualifications: