Director of Education

Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ) is located in Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to offer a synagogue culture that is inviting and respectful, with inspiring worship services and programs that promote lifelong Jewish learning within a caring, innovative, and vibrant congregation. Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ) in Orlando, Florida has an immediate opening for a Director of Education. This position will primarily focus on our religious school, called JEEP. In addition to pre-k4 thru 6th grade religious school, the successful applicant will manage our Kitah Aleph/Bet (2-4yr olds), and teen YALA education. JEEP: Jewish Education Engagement Program, is CRJ’s Sunday religious school for Pre-K4 through sixth graders. YALA is our weekday evening program for 7th through 12th grade students. In addition, this position will also manage our mid-week individual Hebrew program for 3rd through 6th grade. In conjunction with other senior staff, they will also supervise the b’nai mitzvah tutors. This position would report to the Rabbi, and works closely with our leadership team. CRJ is a welcoming and thriving congregation of around 500 families. We have been active in our current location since 1953. We currently have a full-time Rabbi, Cantor, and an administrative team. Our growing supplemental religious school education programs now require a full-time dedicated team member. Our current enrollment in JEEP is 135 students, prek-6th grade. Our YALA program has a lot of growth potential and room for innovation. Qualities you bring: You love and care for all ages of children and are energized by being around them, You are interested in Jewish education, helping to create joyful Jewish experiences and meaningful Jewish learning opportunities for others, You understand what it means to serve diverse educational needs and know that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is not always best for everyone, You can think big and help create transformational change, while also handling the intricate details, You are a self-starter with a high emotional and social I.Q, You have an entrepreneurial spirit and strong engagement skills, You excel at communication, You have successful teaching and administrative experience & Qualified applicants will have successful teaching and administrative experience and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. If you believe that you could excel in this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria, we encourage you to apply. Our talent-hiring goals include bringing in the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position. Job Logistics: Build relationships with approximately 200 students, ages 2 to 18, and their families, Ensure that our academic program is innovative and educational, fun and inspiring, Champion organizational growth and positive change through transparency, trust, and collaboration, Create a learning environment and school community that is welcoming to all, Supervise and hire teachers and tutors, Encourage regular and meaningful communication to and among teachers, families, and staff, Have overall responsibility for our Kitah, JEEP, and YALA education & Collaborate with other staff for the growth of our synagogue community. The position is onsite, with a typical week of Sunday through Thursday, with active participation in other various events. What you’ll receive: Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, Opportunities for innovation, creativity, and vision, Full-time position with a salary of $60,000 – $70,000, d.o.e., Dues for relevant professional organizations, Funds available for professional development, Paid time off in conjunction with school holidays and some additional time in summer, Other benefits to be discussed during the process, Complimentary Synagogue membership, if desired & Complimentary youth education enrollment, if applicable. Weekends as needed. Relocate before starting work (Required). Send Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected]. www.crjorlando.org. 

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