Position Overview: Kol HaNeshamah, a small, vibrant synagogue community, seeks a Director of Children's Education to lead our successful Children’s Education program. This half-time role involves overseeing a creative Shabbat School (meeting 18-20 times during the school year), a weekly Hebrew School, and a B'nai Mitzvah class. The program emphasizes active, hands-on learning and is known for an innovative, ‘come-as-you-are’ take on Jewish education.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Administration: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Religious Education program, including registration, scheduling, communications, and logistics.
Curriculum Stewardship: Utilize creative, age-appropriate Jewish curricula that foster active and engaged learning from birth through B’nai Mitzvah programs.
Teacher Support: Coach teachers to develop and deliver effective, engaging lesson plans; provide ongoing professional support and mentorship.
Youth Leadership Development: Inspire and guide post-B’nai Mitzvah students to serve as teachers and teacher helpers, cultivating their leadership and connection to Jewish learning.
Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a warm and responsive learning environment.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Jewish education, with demonstrated capacity to lead innovative programs.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, skilled with appropriate software/tech.
- Passion for working with children and teens, especially in developing youth leadership.
- Strong understanding of Jewish traditions, practices, and educational approaches in a progressive synagogue context including familiarity with Jewish history and managing relationships with parents and community members.
- Hebrew skills sufficient to teach prayer book proficiency and reading Torah.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is curious, community-minded, and kind.
Compensation: The salary is prorated for a half-time position, based on a full-time range of $68,000–$72,000, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience and vision for Jewish education to [email protected].
Join us at KHN and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Jewish learners and leaders!