Director of Religious School

Position Summary:

Temple Sholom, a welcoming and growing Cincinnati congregation, is seeking a part-time Director of Religious School to oversee 35+ children for the 2026-2027 school year.

Compensation + Term:

Reports to: Senior Rabbi

Term: July 1st, 2026–June 30th, 2027

Time Commitment: 18-22 hours/week

Compensation: $30,000-$35,000, depending on experience

Specific Duties + Responsibilities:

• Educational leadership:
  • In consultation with the Senior Rabbi, develop a curriculum and craft overall vision for the religious school.
  • Be a constant presence at Religious School (Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
    • Guide and/or lead Sunday-morning t’filah.
    • Substitute for absent teachers and periodically serve as a guest teacher in classes.
  • Plan and facilitate holiday, family, and intergenerational programs.
• Administrative Leadership:
  • Recruit, retain, and prepare teachers and madrichim.
  • Submit a yearly budget with input from Senior Rabbi and Executive Director.
  • Organize and take down any educational materials in common areas each week.
• Congregational Leadership:
  • Communicate with and develop relationships with families.
  • Plan, participate in, and prepare students for monthly grade-level services.
  • Assist in developing Lifelong Learning calendar by facilitating educational content for adults.

Core Qualifications:

• Background in education and/or Judaica.
• Hebrew sufficient to participate in Reform Jewish services.

Additional Qualifications: (Not Required for Consideration)

• Understanding of/fluency in Modern Hebrew.
• Ability to lead/participate in musical portions of t’filah and learning.

Regular Expectations:

• Attend weekly staff meetings, facilitate monthly education committee meetings, and meet weekly with Senior Rabbi.
• Be available for family and educational events and other programs, even if not directly responsible for planning/facilitation.
• Participate in or lead monthly grade-level services on Friday evenings.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION TO [email protected] WITH SUBJECT: Temple Sholom Educator Resume. Thank you!