Director of Education

About This Role

The Director of Education is a full-time senior educator responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Religious School and community-wide youth and family programming. This position reports to the rabbi and requires a presence on Shabbat, holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Religious School, including hiring and supervising teachers and teen assistants.
• Design and implement the Religious School curriculum and special programs.
• Develop and oversee the Religious School and youth programming budgets in partnership with the Operations Director.
• Maintain enrolment records, attendance systems, and family communication for the Religious School.
• Collaborate with ECC staff, office staff, and lay leaders to coordinate family programming and engagement for the wider community.
• Manage weekly Shabbat youth offerings and supervise Shabbat teen leaders and volunteers.
• Design and implement High Holiday youth programming and services.
• Hire and supervise a new Youth Director to assist with family and teen programming.
• Serve as the primary interface with the USY staff representative.
• Maintain strong relationships with the Religious School Parent Committee and other relevant lay leaders.

Requirements

• Significant Jewish knowledge, including experience with Jewish textual tradition
• Proficiency in Hebrew and Tefillah
• Strong foundation in traditional Jewish practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Canva, and other technology and digital learning tools
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and on a team

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent degree desirable
• Demonstrated experience in Jewish educational settings, such as school, camp, or synagogue education; classroom experience is desirable.

Skills

* Required skills