Director of Jewish Education & Community Learning

DRG Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Congregation membership

Relocation assistance

Retirement contribution 10%

Job summary

Wise Temple seeks a visionary, strategic educational leader to guide Kehillah, its religious school for students from early childhood through eighth grade. The Director will partner with clergy, staff, educators, and families to reimagine programming, implement innovative teaching methods, and deliver a compelling Jewish learning experience that strengthens identity and belonging.

The role emphasizes building a cohesive educational community, recruiting and developing educators, and aligning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families; age-appropriate learning and student development.
• Experience leading educational programs, including curriculum development, learning outcomes, program administration, and lesson design.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, support, coach, and develop educators while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Deep knowledge of Jewish traditions, values, history, and practice; familiarity with Reform Jewish life is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for Kehillah by assessing current curriculum and educational model and developing a strategy for growth.
• Design and oversee enrichment experiences that complement core learning and foster curiosity and engagement.
• Oversee Hebrew instruction, including faculty supervision and curriculum evaluation.
• Cultivate meaningful connections to Jewish identity and contemporary life through engaging educational experiences.
• Lead program operations including calendar planning, registration, budgeting, and event coordination.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain high-quality part-time teachers; provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, clergy, and staff to ensure clear and transparent communication.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Project management

Jewish education knowledge

Inclusive education

Job description

Wise Temple seeks a visionary, strategic educational leader to guide Kehillah, its religious school for students from early childhood through eighth grade. The Director will partner with clergy, staff, educators, and families to reimagine programming, implement innovative teaching methods, and deliver a compelling Jewish learning experience that strengthens identity and belonging.

The role emphasizes building a cohesive educational community, recruiting and developing educators, and aligning