Director of Judaic Studies & Ivrit Excellence

Yosef Ben Porat Inc; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Porat Yosef in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Principal of Limudei Kodesh to lead Judaic Studies for grades 1–8, shape curriculum, mentor teachers, and align programs with Modern Orthodox values.

As a senior leader, you will work with the Head of School to expand Ivrit Be’Ivrit, collaborate with Israel & Ivrit programs, and foster a vibrant religious environment across Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Jewish education and rabbinic ordination or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Judaic Studies instruction and leadership with curriculum development.
• Proven mentoring ability and teamwork leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions; integration ability.
• Fluency in Hebrew; Ivrit Be’Ivrit teaching experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
• Commitment to Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist values.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the Judaic Studies curriculum for grades 1–8.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate Judaic Studies faculty.
• Collaborate on recruitment and hiring of Judaic staff.
• Lead religious programming, tefillah experiences, and celebrations.
• Partner with other program leaders to integrate dual curricula.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Mentoring teachers

Interpersonal skills

Religious Zionism values

Education

Advanced degree in Jewish education

Rabbinic ordination or advanced Judaic Studies degree

Job description

Ben Porat Yosef in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Principal of Limudei Kodesh to lead Judaic Studies for grades 1–8, shape curriculum, mentor teachers, and align programs with Modern Orthodox values.

As a senior leader, you will work with the Head of School to expand Ivrit Be’Ivrit, collaborate with Israel & Ivrit programs, and foster a vibrant religious environment across Sephardic and Ashkenazic traditions.