Gladwyne, PA
The Director of Education is sought by Beth David Reform Congregation. The new director will be responsible for overseeing religious school, youth programs, and communications. The Director of Education will have the opportunity to implement innovative ideas, manage curriculum, and drive measurable outcomes.
Have experience in blending a welcoming, joyful environment with a program that provides engaging and age-appropriate learning in Judaics and Hebrew for the students., Have a vision for implementing innovative ideas to make Jewish traditions, texts, and values come alive for young people and families in a contemporary world., Have a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education or Education (preferred)., Have a minimum of three years of related experience in relevant leadership/teaching positions in Jewish or other education settings, as well as demonstrated knowledge of Reform Judaism and Jewish life and culture., Have the organizational and management skill set to develop and implement curricula and educational programming based on knowledge of best practices and pedagogy in religious school education., Have the ability to develop metrics and track progress against religious school goals to drive measurable outcomes., Are detail-oriented and comfortable with technology; experience using Google Docs and ShulCloud preferred, Enjoy actively building and nurturing relationships with students, parents, and faculty with warmth, caring, and menschlekeit., Thrive in a collaborative work environment with multiple stakeholder groups, such as students, parents, clergy, staff, and board members., Are passionate about fostering and modeling an inclusive learning environment for diverse student populations, including variations in gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical ability, religious background, and learning differences.
Base compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 Percentage of pension in addition to salary: 15% Medical and dental insurance Paid vacation Additional benefits including funds for professional development