Religious School Interim Director

Congregation Kehillath Israel (KI) seeks a dynamic and innovative part time Interim Director for the Religious School, 15 hours/week, who will manage a warm, friendly, and well-respected religious school, as well as coordinate with the greater KI community for holiday events.

Preferred candidates will also be available for extra paid hours over the summer and fall to plan high holiday youth services and programs, and to coordinate holiday programs (Sukkot, Purim, Lag Baomer, etc) with the KI staff.

The Kehillath Israel Religious School (KIRS) Interim Director position will be responsible for the following items to ensure the success of the KIRS program.

• Staffing
  • Advertise positions, hire & manage teachers and staff, provide professional development guidance and opportunities, observe and support teachers, manage teacher absences and approve payroll as well as support classroom management and planning.
• Curriculum
  • Design curriculum overview with input from current teachers and clergy.
  • Provide curriculum guidance and support for teachers in its implementation, adjust as needed, add special projects when relevant, facilitate connections between weekday learning and Shabbat services; connect youth service leaders with KIRS teachers as needed.
• Logistics
  • Develop and maintain yearly calendar, registration materials, class lists, tuition records, weekly newsletter and updates, KIRS budget, arrange orientation gatherings for families and for staff.
• Family Liaison
  • Connect with parents, plan community events, support students having learning/behavioral challenges.
• Collaboration
  • Regularly liaise with the VP of Youth Ed and the Youth Ed committee, including attending monthly committee meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Cantor on Friday night and Shabbat morning KIRS Takeovers (4ish a year).
  • Meet regularly with Synagogue Staff.
• Community
  • Take the lead on KIRS communal time, such as tefillah, weekly gatherings, and special holiday events.

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]