Director of Congregational Learning

Responsibilities

Youth Education

• Set education priorities, strategy and curriculum 
• Manage & lead quarterly meetings for the Youth Education Committee
• Run Shabbat Enrichment (PKK-4), Iyunim Programming (4-8), and Minyan Katan (Ages 0-5) on Saturday mornings
• Manage administrative work related to the program including regular parent communications, attendance & finance paperwork, board reports & Kol Yaakov submissions
• Hire & supervise teachers
• Procure supplies needed by teachers & ensure copies are made prior to Saturday 
• Provide professional development & run regular staff meetings  
• Supervise Madrichim (9th - 12th Grade) and coordinate with their teachers to ensure success
• Create family friendly programming of the Jewish Holidays including High Holidays, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu B’shvat, Purim, & Passover
• Coordinate babysitting for the nursery for Shabbat & Holidays
• Supervise Youth Director and oversee all experiential Jewish educational programs offered by Beth Jacob Congregation (BJUSY, Gesher, & BJuniors)

B’nai Mitzvah

• Manage B'nai Mitzvah cohort programming designed to strengthen the ties between the children in the B'nai Mitzvah program and help them understand the importance of the B'nai Mitzvah.
• Work with families to set B’nai Mitzvah dates during their fifth grade year
• Assign B'nai Mitzvah tutors & manage progress of students
• Develop & lead pre-B'nai Mitzvah cohort programming for students & parents
• Work with students on drash and spiritual preparation (shared with Senior Rabbi)

Adult Education

• Partner with Senior Rabbi to set vision, define schedule and teach Adult Education classes
• Work with Senior Rabbi in cultivating an adult learning lay leadership committee & new educational experiences such as Scholars in residence weekends

Camp & Scholarships

• Oversee all Jewish Summer Camp recruitment & advocacy a Beth Jacob including family camp
• Oversee scholarship application process and allocations of Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships, Jewish Day School Scholarship, Israel Trip Scholarships, & BJUSY/Gesher
• Work with Executive Director, Senior Rabbi, Youth Director & Scholarship committee to fundraise for Jewish education scholarships

Pastoral/Rabbinic Support

• Lead Morning Minyan at least once a week on a weekly basis 
• Support Senior Rabbi with life cycle events, shiva minyanim, etc.
• Provide pastoral care at direction of Senior Rabbi to community
• Serve as back-up for Senior Rabbi as necessary at Shabbat Services, Chagim & Kabbalat Shabbat

Congregational Duties

• Attend weekly staff meetings & help support Shul’s overall goals 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of educational experience
• Pastoral skills & experience required
• Masters in Education required - Rabbinical ordination preferred 

This position is a direct report to the Beth Jacob Congregation Senior Rabbi

Position will begin on July 1, 2023.  To apply, submit cover letter & resume to [email protected]. 

Application closes January 13, 2023