Religious School Principal

Chicago Sinai Congregation (Sinai) is a progressive reform congregation of more than 600 families with a rich, 163-year history. We have an unwavering and award-winning legacy of commitment to tikkun olam through our social action and social advocacy. Sinai is committed to being a “house of prayer for all people” and was at the forefront of embracing interfaith couples and their non-Jewish spouses as full participants in congregational life and worship. Our community is drawn to our distinctive worship service and varied music experiences. We have committed lay leaders and rabbis that inspire spiritual growth and support life-long learning. In sum, we are a community with heart, in the heart of a major American city. 

Our religious school is the place where all those aspects of Sinai come together to help shape the next generation of our Sinai community. We are seeking a Part-Time Religious School Principal who will inspire and connect with our children and families and who will bring passion and spirit to our congregation.  The Religious School Principal will oversee the day to day operations of our Sunday School JK-8th Grade as well as our High School Teen programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Religious School

• Oversee curriculum development and implementation, faculty development, and student engagement
• Hire and supervise all Religious School staff 
• Provide professional development opportunities for the Religious School educators and specialists
• Work to establish vibrant post-Bet Mitzvah educational and engagement opportunities including overseeing Confirmation and our Madrichim program
• Establish strong relationships with parents and guardians to ensure open lines of communication, solicit feedback, and encourage active involvement in the Religious School program.
• Staff the Religious School Committee
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan for increasing enrollment and participation in OSRUI (including serving on summer faculty)

Qualifications

We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of principal at our religious school. The ideal candidate will be a master educator with a proven ability to train, supervise, and evaluate teachers, ensuring the continued excellence of our educational programs. Creativity, organization, and a collaborative spirit are essential qualities for success in this position. The candidate should demonstrate a passionate commitment to Jewish education and possess a knowledge of Judaism, coupled with experience in educational best practices. We are looking for someone dedicated to envisioning and implementing innovative approaches to Jewish education that will both strengthen and engage our community. This position offers the opportunity to join a warm and growing professional team dedicated to the shared goal of nurturing the next generation of Jewish learners and leaders.

Additional Information:
Flexible hours outside of attendance at Religious School classes: our Religious School currently meets on Sunday morning 10-1:30pm. Attendance at holiday children’s services and holiday programming, and staff meetings is also required. There is an expectation of some in office/in person time with this position in addition to attendance at religious school. For example, this position is expected to be in the Sinai building with set hours and schedule to provide for cross departmental collaboration. The office hours may be decreased/schedule changed when school is not in session /summer break.

Compensation:

While we have designed this position to be a 20 hr/week role, we are open to expanding the hours based on experience and interest. Given the flexibility of the role, compensation will range commensurate with experience.