Who we are:
Woodbury Jewish Center (WJC) Is a 35-year-old Egalitarian Conservative congregation with more than 500 members and 350 students enrolled in our Early Childhood and Religious School programs. Over the last five years, our membership has grown by nearly 35%, expanding in every demographic. We are situated in a hub of Jewish life on the north shore of Long Island. WJC seeks a dynamic Youth & Family Education Director to partner with our passionate & energetic rabbi and lay leaders to continue this growth and maintain the individual sense of belonging, purpose, and connection that drive our membership.
We seek an experienced director to start Summer 2025
Requirements:
- Higher level education degree or commensurate
- Experience managing education staff and strong leadership skills
- Experience developing curriculum, programming, and academic calendar
- Excellent communicator (oral and written) who can effectively interact with clergy, lay leaders, teachers and congregants
- Religious School oversight – manage teachers, develop curriculum and programming, interact with parents
- Organize and oversee family Shabbat services and family High Holiday services & programming
- Support Early Childhood Director and integrate preschool families into the congregation with special programming
- Staffing
- Oversee student evaluations
Preferred skills:
- Ability to read Hebrew
- Adaptability to students with different learning styles
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits. The organization reserves the right to modify the job description at any time based on business needs.