Director of Ritual and Educational Engagement

Director of Ritual and Educational Engagement

Organization: Congregation Tiferet Israel (CTI)

Affiliation: Orthodox Union
Location: Austin, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 (commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Rabbi Daniel Millner

About the Role

Congregation Tiferet Israel (CTI), a warm and growing Modern Orthodox synagogue in Austin, TX, is seeking a dedicated Ritual Director & Talmud Torah Educator to help lead our congregation’s ritual and educational life.

This full-time role blends two core areas:

• Ritual leadership, ensuring smooth, meaningful, and halachically sound synagogue services and observances.
• Jewish education, directing our after-school Talmud Torah and guiding children and families through theBar/Bat Mitzvah journey.

If you’re energized by Torah, committed to community, and passionate about teaching and tefillah, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Ritual Leadership

• Serve asprimary Torah reader for Shabbat and Yom Tov; read Megillat Esther and other megillot as needed (Sukkot, Pesach, Shavuot, Tisha b’Av)
• Lead services from time to time
• Coordinateminyanim outside regular schedules, including shiva homes and gravesides, and manage ritual items (Torah, siddurim, shiva chairs, etc.)
• Prepare the synagogue for holidays: change Torah covers, lay out machzorim, kinnot, Yizkor books, groggers, etc.
• Create and distributepage guides for High Holidays and other special services
• Manage annuallulav and etrog orders for members
• Collaborate with theRabbi and Ritual Committee to ensure smooth service coordination
• Regularly attend services and support a high standard of kavod and kedusha
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Rabbi

Talmud Torah & B’nai Mitzvah Education

• Lead and teach CTI’sTalmud Torah—an after-school supplementary Jewish education program meeting three times per week for public school students
• Develop and teach engaging lessons in Hebrew reading, holidays, Torah stories, mitzvot, tefillah, and Jewish identity
• Plan and lead family and community events (e.g., model seders, holiday programs, parent nights)
• OverseeBar and Bat Mitzvah preparation:
  • Manage scheduling and student progress
  • Provide or coordinate tutoring for Torah/haftarah and tefillah
  • Guide families through both ritual and logistical preparation

Qualifications

• Strong Torah reading andMegillah chanting skills
• Deep familiarity with Orthodoxhalacha and synagogue practice
• Experience inJewish education; curriculum development and classroom experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Warm, approachable, and able to engage with youth, families, and the broader community
• Passionate about Torah, Jewish life, and helping others grow spiritually and educationally

Why CTI? Why Austin?

CTI is a mission-driven Orthodox congregation rooted in halacha, warmth, and inclusivity. We are proud to be part of Austin’s dynamic and rapidly growing Jewish community—home to great schools, a strong economy, and a welcoming atmosphere for Jewish life.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a growing shul, helping shape the next generation while building a vibrant Torah-centered community.

To Apply

Please email your résumé and cover letter to:
Rabbi Daniel Millner

[email protected]