Director of Education

Overview

The Director of Education is a full-time senior educator at Moriah, reporting to the rabbi. This position requires presence on Shabbat and holidays, as well as evenings and weekends, as needed. The hours are flexible outside of prescribed programming times.

Key Responsibilities:

Religious School:

-Oversee all aspects of Moriah’s Religious School, including hiring and supervising teachers and Ozrim (teen assistants)
-Design and implement the Religious School curriculum and special programs
-Develop and oversee the Religious School budget and the youth programming budget in partnership with the Operations Director
-Maintain enrollment records, attendance systems, and family communication for the Religious School

Community-Wide Youth and Family Programming:

-Collaborate with ECC (Early Childhood Center) staff, office staff, and lay leaders to coordinate family programming and engagement for the wider Moriah community, in coordination with the Religious School
-Manage weekly Shabbat youth offerings, supervise Shabbat teen leaders and volunteers
-Design and implement High Holiday youth programming and services

Other Staff Supervision and Partnerships

-Hire and supervise a new Youth Director to assist with family and teen programming
-Serve as the primary interface with the USY staff representative
-Maintain strong relationships with the Religious School Parent Committee and other relevant lay leaders
-Work closely with the facilities team to ensure that classrooms and shared spaces are safe, organized, and well-maintained

Community Description:

Moriah Congregation is a warm, vibrant, multigenerational community committed to traditional Jewish life and an unwavering love for Israel. Our membership of 300 households and our educational staff engage children as full participants in the life of the congregation. Moriah Congregation is home to Moriah ECC (Early Childhood Center), which is a thriving preschool and daycare center for children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergartners.

Located in Deerfield, IL, our congregation is situated in the midst of a family-friendly neighborhood where many of our congregants live. Moriah is part of the robust North Shore Jewish community, where there is a large presence of Jewish life and educational opportunities, in the context of the greater Chicagoland area with its flourishing, diverse Jewish and civic culture.

Families choose to be a part of Moriah because of its balance of traditional Judaism with modernity, and because of its warm and engaged community.

Work Remotely: no

Qualifications:

• Significant Jewish knowledge, including experience with our Jewish textual tradition; proficiency in Hebrew and Tefillah
• Strong foundation in traditional Jewish practice. Appreciation and knowledge of a diversity of Jewish religious experiences.
• Demonstrated experience in Jewish educational settings, such as school, camp, or synagogue education; classroom experience is desirable
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Canva, and other technology and digital learning tools
  Master's or equivalent degree desirable
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• A self-starter who has the ability to work independently and on a team.

This is a role where you are both being mentored and also asked to lead change. We are seeking someone who possesses a balance of humility and courage.

We encourage applications from all interested candidates, even if you are uncertain whether your qualifications align perfectly with the outlined criteria. We are not looking for the perfect person, but rather looking for the right match. Please submit your application materials; we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.

Position Start Date: March 1, 2026

Benefits:

Benefits include:
-Paid Time Off (vacation, sick days, holidays)
-Health insurance available
-Funds for professional development and conference attendance

Salary Range: 80,000+

Send resumes and cover letter to:

[email protected]