Job Title:
Director of Congregational Learning
Organization Name:
Beth Jacob Congregation
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$80,000-$100,000
Deadline:
Full-time
Position Summary:
Beth Jacob Congregation seeks a Director of Congregational Learning to set a vision for and bring to life meaningful, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences for all ages, which helps fulfill our congregation’s mission and promotes our values. This primarily involves overseeing our innovative program, Limudim: Our Learning Community, as well as our b’nai mitzvah program and youth programs. The Director of Congregational Learning reports to the Senior Rabbi.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Youth Education
- Oversee Limudim: Our Learning Community, a twice-weekly innovative educational experience
- Hire, supervise, and mentor teachers
- Provide professional development & lead regular staff meetings
- Supervise Madrichim (9th – 12th Grade) and coordinate with their teachers to ensure success
- Supervise Youth Director and oversee all experiential Jewish educational programs offered by Beth Jacob Congregation (BJUSY, Gesher, & BJuniors)
- Help maintain Shabbat atmosphere on Saturday mornings
- Oversee administrative aspects of the program (in coordination with administrative staff) including registration, attendance & finance paperwork, board reports & marketing materials
- Create children’s programming for Jewish Holidays
- Work closely with the Youth Education Committee and Limudim Committees
B’nai Mitzvah
- Manage B’nai Mitzvah Planning and Preparation
- Work with families to set B’nai Mitzvah dates at the beginning of their fifth-grade year
- Set and lead initial meetings with families to lay out goals and expectations
- Assign B’nai Mitzvah tutors & manage student progress
- Work with b’nai mitzvah students on writing divrei torah and help them in their spiritual preparation (shared with Senior Rabbi)
Adult Education
- Develop and implement adult learning classes that take place during Limudim.
- Partner with Senior Rabbi to set vision, define schedule, and teach other Adult Education classes.
- Work with Senior Rabbi in cultivating an adult learning lay committee
- Plan new educational experiences such as Scholars in Residence
Camp & Scholarships
- Oversee all Jewish Summer Camp recruitment & advocacy, 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 (rabbinic candidates only, approx. 25% of role)
- Lead Morning Minyan twice a week
- Support Senior Rabbi with life cycle events, shiva minyanim, etc.
- Provide pastoral care to community members at direction of Senior Rabbi
- Serve as back-up for Senior Rabbi as necessary at Shabbat Services, Chagim & Kabbalat Shabbat
- Attend community events representing the congregation
Other Duties
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Rabbi
Experience and Qualifications Requirements:
Preferred Skill Set and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Jewish Education required, rabbinic ordination preferred
- Significant and extensive knowledge of Jewish life, ritual, and texts
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) (direct, concise, polite, comprehensive, welcoming)
- Experience working collaboratively with committees, parents, and lay leadership
- Mission-driven and conscientious
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, rabbitamar@beth-jacob.org
