Assistant / Associate Director of Youth and Family Engagement

Position Summary:

The Assistant / Associate Director of Youth and Family Engagement at Temple Shaaray Tefila will be a vital member of the Youth and Family Education team, and the staff team of the synagogue. This person will be working on Religious School and Pathways (teen) programming, curriculum - both Hebrew and Judaics, both within our building on East 79th Street, and out in the world. 

About us:

Temple Shaaray Tefila’s mission is to cultivate a community driven by making meaning, building connections, and living our purpose, rooted in Reform Jewish values, toward making lives and communities more whole and holy. We are an actively engaged Reform congregation of over 700 families, located on the Upper East Side of New York City. In 2025, we will celebrate our 180th anniversary, honoring a rich legacy while continuing to grow and evolve.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum development for Hebrew and Judaics from grades PreK - 12th Grade
• Creation and implementation of special programming for holidays and family events, such as High Holidays, Chanukah, Curriculum / Family Day, Experiential Afternoons, and Shabbat programming
• Collaboration with Director on Teacher hiring and / or supervision for both Hebrew & Judaics
• Support of children and families with diverse learning needs, and consulting with teachers for supporting of kids with differing learning styles and abilities

Other Duties: 

• Please note that the information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time, with or without prior notice, to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of Jewish educational experience
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail
• Demonstrated project management and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, concurrent events and deadlines
• Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, oral, and written skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Flexibility to work holidays, High Holidays, weekends, and evenings
• TST Religious School Meets Sunday mornings and Mondays into the evening
• Pluses:
• Curriculum writing 
• Summer camp experience
• Background in special needs and inclusion
• Other educational experiences beyond traditional university education
• Summer camp experience

• Reports to: Director of Youth and Family Engagement

  Start Date: July 1, 2025

Process:

1. Resumes accepted until June 5th, 2025, with a rolling review of resumes until that date.
2. Interviews will begin the week of June 5th, 2025
3. Interview rounds will end by June 27th, 2025
4. If invited as a finalist, references will be checked at the end of June, 2025.

Temple Shaaray Tefila provides equal opportunity to all people regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, veteran status, disability, citizenship status, or any other category set forth in federal or state regulations. This policy applies to all employees and candidates for employment.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter communicating why this job is a good fit for you and a resume to Sara Beth Berman, Director of Youth and Family Education, [email protected].