Jewish Reform Religious School Director

Job Title: Jewish Reform Religious School Director
Location: Temple Beth Or – Dayton, OH
Employment Type: Part-Time

About Us:

Temple Beth Or is a warm, inclusive Reform congregation located in Dayton, Ohio. We are deeply committed to nurturing a vibrant Jewish identity in our community through spiritual, educational, and cultural experiences. Our religious school, MAKOR, serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade and is the heart of our youth education program.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and passionate Religious School Director to oversee and manage MAKOR, our Pre-K through 12th-grade religious and Hebrew school program. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, vision, and educational expertise to foster meaningful Jewish learning experiences, both in person and online.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership

• Implementing age-appropriate curricula for different age groups, including Pre-K through 12th grade.
• Manage pre B'nai Mitzvah Hebrew instruction (both in person and online).
• Ensuring the curriculum balances Jewish values, Hebrew language, and Jewish history. 
• Supports the development of lesson plans, teacher guides, and digital resources.
• Develop school-wide incentive programs encouraging students to participate in a grade oriented Shabbat services and holiday events.  

Staff Supervision

• Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising teachers, madrichim (teaching assistants), and other educational staff. 
• Providing professional development opportunities for staff. 
• Evaluating staff performance and providing feedback. 

Administration

• Managing budgets, including allocating funds for educational resources and programs. 
• Overseeing administrative details for off-site programs. 
• Creating and maintaining the school calendar and communicating with families. 
• Assigning students to appropriate classes. 
• Developing a process on a regular basis for providing families feedback to families regarding student progress and class content. 
  

Community Engagement and Marketing:

• Communicating with families and marketing to the broader community about educational programs. 
• Contribute to monthly Temple newsletter column.

Qualifications:

• At least 1+ years of experience in educational program development, preferably in a Jewish educational setting.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage teachers, families, and congregants.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holiday practices.
• Proficiency in coordinating budgets and facility logistics.
• Comfortable with technology for communication and online programming.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a collaborative and welcoming synagogue community.
• Lead a growing and innovative educational program with supportive clergy and lay leadership.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of Jewish youth and their families.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.