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Director of Lifelong Learning
Are you a driven, engaging, dynamic educator? We at Congregation Habonim are looking to hire a Director of Lifelong Learning who recognizes the importance of providing a robust and well-rounded Jewish education for all of our members, and can help congregants and their families forge a strong connection to the wider Jewish community.
About Us
Congregation Habonim is a fully egalitarian, vibrant neighborhood synagogue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Our synagogue offers a haven of warmth and spiritual growth in a large and often anonymous city. Congregation Habonim is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ).
Key Responsibilities
Working in conjunction with the Rabbi, Cantor and the directors of the Nursery School, the Director of Lifelong Learning will design rich religious, cultural and spiritual educational experiences for our members and their children. These experiences include:
Jewish Educational Programming for all Ages
- oversees educational programming for all Habonim members
- designs, develops, and delivers curriculum and programming that engages members of all ages, from birth through seniors
Directing the Religious School
- responsible for designing and disseminating a curriculum that is in alignment with the developmental appropriateness and educational goals of each grade of the Religious School
- hires, provides professional development opportunities, and supervises the Religious School educators and specialists
- communicates with and responds to parents/guardians of Religious School students
- conducts outreach to the surrounding community in order to attract new members and Religious School students
- encourages Religious School families to participate in fundraising events, social action events and other community events
B’nai Mitzvah and Lomdim Program
- works in conjunction with the Rabbi and Cantor during B’nai Mitzvah preparation and day-of celebration
- responsible for recruiting students to the Lomdim program for post-B’nai Mitzvah teens (a program that is designed to stimulate discussion, prepare teens for issues they may face in the world, and reinforce connection with the Jewish community)
Shabbat and Holiday Youth and Family Programming
- responsible for scheduling, staffing, programming and attending youth and family High Holy Day services and Shabbat services (such as Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat)
- implementing holiday youth and family programming for other holidays including: Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Lag B’Omer, Tu B’shevat, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, etc.
- spearheads Israel programming in response to current events, as well as yearly Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations
- actively markets programming to non-religious school families (i.e. Jewish day school families, families with young children)
Reporting and Budgeting
- meets monthly with both the Board and the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees to discuss such matters as the current status of the Religious School student body, budget issues, fundraising efforts, current and new plans for ways to maintain and grow the programs
- meets monthly with the Religious School/Youth and Family Programming committee to review programs and incorporate member feedback
- responsible for creating a detailed budget for the following fiscal year in coordination with the Treasurer of Habonim
Requirements
- A University degree, Master’s preferred, in education, Jewish education, or related field
- Extensive experience teaching multi-levels within a Jewish educational institution, including curriculum development
- At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience
- Experience in educational administration, including budgeting and human resource management
- Experience with youth and synagogue programming
- A passion for promoting Jewish Values, tradition, and culture
- The ability to work non-traditional hours (weekends, evenings and Shabbat and holiday services)
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of current learning technologies and modern innovative teaching methodologies
- Experience working in a synagogue and working with a Board of Directors is an asset
- Knowledge of Judaica and proficient in Hebrew
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000 based on experience
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@habonim.net
