Lower School Judaic Studies Administrative Assistant

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team.

The Judaic Studies (JS) Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and Hebrew-language curricular support for the department. Key responsibilities include managing departmental operations, school-wide events, and community service projects.  The hours for this position are Mon–Thu 7:45–4:45 and Fri 7:45–2:15.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars for the Head of JS and Programming Director; coordinate meetings and teacher reimbursements.
• Logistics & Events: Oversee room reservations, catering, and IT for JS ceremonies (Humash, Siddur), holidays, and daily Tefillot.
• Communications: Manage parent notifications and weekly school updates. Interface with parents and teachers in person and in writing in Hebrew and English. Support production of curriculum materials.
• Data Management: Maintain student records in Veracross, including Hebrew name lists and report card reviews.
• Office Operations: Manage procurement of supplies/Hebrew books, provide front desk coverage, and maintain the department office.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Hebrew and English
• Excellent Hebrew and English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder logistics
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Ability to type and design materials in Hebrew.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.  

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume. To apply, follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db03d9d-83a7-470f-a3eb-1942264884b7&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=567515&source=CC2&lang=en_US

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on years of experience.