Director of Hebrew School & Family Education
(Full-Time)
The Glen Rock Jewish Center (GRJC) seeks a warm, creative, and dynamic Jewish educator to lead our Hebrew School and family education efforts. Our goal is to create a joyful, meaningful, and relationship-centered Jewish educational experience that fosters Jewish identity, pride, and a strong sense of belonging for children and families. We are looking for a full-time Director but are open to flexible role structure depending on candidate strengths and experience. The expectation is that the new Director will work independently starting on July 1, 2026 after initially observing the current program in late spring, to gain exposure to teachers, students and families before thoughtfully refining existing programming in preparation for the next school year and beyond.
Hebrew School is currently in session during the school year on Sundays 9:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m., Mondays 3:45-5:45 p.m. & Tuesdays 3:45-6:45 p.m. In addition to overseeing Hebrew School during those times, the Director is also expected to attend all Hebrew School-related programming, on periodic weekdays and select Shabbatot throughout the school year.
Who we are
The Glen Rock Jewish Center is an egalitarian synagogue affiliated with the Conservative Movement and founded in 1958. We are a small, tight-knit community that aims to joyfully foster a vibrant and inclusive community where Jewish traditions, values, and heritage are celebrated through meaningful experiences, enriching lives and strengthening our connection to God, to Torah and to one another. We embrace our Jewish heritage and apply its teachings in meaningful and relevant ways to the modern Jewish community, seek to improve the world through tikkun olam and acts of tzedakah, and feel a connection to Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. Our educational programs aim to instill pride in Jewish identity and empower participants to be knowledgeable, lifelong, involved members of the Jewish community.
Core Mission and Strategic Vision
The Director will report to the President of the GRJC and will be the chief architect of a compelling educational vision, ensuring the Hebrew School is guided by values deeply rooted in both tradition and modernity. This role requires active innovation to instill Jewish identity and pride, driving the mission of the Hebrew School: Our graduates will have a strong Jewish identity with the tools and desire to be knowledgeable, lifelong participants in the Jewish community.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage day-to-day Hebrew School operations during the school year
- Regularly review and evolve curriculum in partnership with clergy, professional staff, and lay leadership
- Establish and ensure implementation of developmentally-appropriate benchmarks for educational goals, including Hebrew learning, prayers, holidays, Jewish values and history, etc., which may be accomplished through “specials" and in-classroom experiences involving music, dancing, cooking, art, and movement
- Create comprehensive grade-level plans that include innovative family learning opportunities, grade and community-wide programming, and enriching learning experiences outside the classroom
- Observe, assess, and collaborate with teachers and staff to thoughtfully refine existing programming and inform future program design
- Ensure our Hebrew School is accessible to learners with a wide range of abilities, including children with learning differences and learning disabilities
- Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, evaluate and support Hebrew School teachers and educational staff
- Work with the outgoing Director and current staff to facilitate a smooth transition and prepare for a successful 2026-2027 school year
- Build strong relationships with students and families and maintain clear, consistent communication
- Collaborate with clergy, staff, and lay leaders to support B’nei Mitzvah preparation and broader congregational goals such as membership retention and engagement
- Support publicity and recruitment efforts for Hebrew School registration and other programs, in partnership with the Outreach and Communications Coordinator
- Lead the planning and execution of High Holiday youth programming, including identifying and recruiting educators, and facilitators; coordinating schedules and staffing; and managing all logistical and operational details to ensure meaningful, well-organized experiences for children
- Oversee and expand teen programming in coordination with the Hebrew School and GRJC community to foster meaningful engagement and long-term teen involvement
- Strengthen continuity across Nursery School, Hebrew School, and teen programming
- Attend and participate in regular team meetings: staff, teachers, Hebrew School Committee, etc.
Benefits
- Salary Range: : $85,000-$90,000 annually
- Health insurance coverage for full-time employees included
- Professional development budget for continued learning
Desired Qualifications
- Warm, engaging Jewish educator with strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
- Experience in Jewish education and supervising teachers
- Passion for experiential learning, community-building, and inclusive education
- Hebrew literacy required; conversational Hebrew a plus
- Comfort working within a Conservative synagogue and a pluralistic community
- Comfort with educational technology and collaborative work environments
- Masters of education and/or clergy ordination
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing your experience and approach to Jewish education to [email protected]
GRJC is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families.