Religious School Director

Congregation Beth Jacob (CBJ), in Redwood City, CA, is a vibrant community of 500 members rooted in celebrating Jewish life and fostering meaningful relationships. Our Religious School, home to 110 students, embodies this ethos by serving as a lively center for learning, joy, and communal engagement. We are seeking a dedicated Religious School Director to join our community. This role places a premium on community building, emphasizing warm connections with students, parents, and the broader CBJ community. We are committed to meeting each student where they are with flexibility and community support. If you’re passionate about nurturing educational excellence within a supportive, relationship-driven environment, we invite you to join us at CBJ. This is a part-time, 25-hour/week position. While there is flexibility in the work schedule, the Director must be on-site at CBJ for the following times and responsibilities: School hours (3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays), Supporting Junior Congregation (9:45 a.m.– noon, Shabbat mornings – 1-2 times/month) & Sunday Family Education programs (some Sundays) & Individual weekly meetings with the Senior Rabbi, Associate Rabbi, and the Youth Coordinator. (The Associate Rabbi also serves as the Mashgicha Ruchanit – the school’s spiritual director and will work closely with the Religious School Director.) Responsibilities: Leadership of Religious School, Inclusion and Support for Different Educational Needs, Supervision of Family Education Programming, Administrative Oversight, Communication Strategy & Program Evaluation and Improvement.  Desired Skills and Experience: 5-plus years of relevant work experience, Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills, Experience in program development, project management, and instructional content development, Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and create accountability & Ability to listen, inspire, adapt, and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment. Please submit resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. http://www.bethjacobrwc.org. 

(5/17/24)