Director of K-12 School Partnerships and Combatting Antisemitism- MetroWest

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc.; Whippany (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Director of K-12 School Partnerships and Combating Antisemitism to serve as the Federation’s primary liaison to secular K-12 schools across five counties and advance antisemitism and Holocaust education.

The role will build trusted relationships with educators, superintendents, and boards of education. Reporting to the JCRC Director, you will drive program development, professional development for educators, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in or working with secular schools.
• Strong knowledge of Jewish history, antisemitism, and rise in Jewish hatred.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple growing situations at the same time.
• Strategic thinking with execution focus.
• Relationship building and cultivation across teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish the role as Federation’s primary point of contact with all K-12 secular schools.
• Work with school administration and key educators to promote Jewish education, history and identity in local schools.
• Set forth clear lesson plans and guidelines in combatting antisemitism in schools.
• Develop and maintain relationships between superintendents, heads of school, teachers, curriculum creators, DEI staff and guidance counselors, and the Jewish community.
• Oversee a lay committee of parents from key schools and areas.
• Coordinate Jewish Federation study tours to Israel for key educators in the area.
• Provide professional development for educators to recognize and respond to antisemitism, address bias and hate incidents and incorporate accurate Jewish history into classroom instruction.
• Serve as a resource for families and educators for incidents involving antisemitism or anti-Jewish hatred.
• Work with teen department to coordinate the placement of students in our Student to Student Program.
• Participate in the annual NJEA conference in November and other Jewish caucus meetings.
• Relationship Management & External Engagement.
• Represent the organization in the community, building visibility and relationships with business leaders.
• Be a convenor for school administration, educators, parents and students.

Skills

3+ years of experience in or working

Knowledge of Jewish history

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration across teams

Job description

Full Time - Hybrid:In office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

About Us

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ convenes and leads our community to strengthen Jewish life, care for those in need, and support Israel. We serve Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset County, connecting people to resources and meaningful opportunities to engage.

Position Summary

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest, NJ seeks a full-time Director of K-12 School Partnerships and Combating Antisemitism. This position will serve as Federation's primary liaison to public and private secular schools throughout our five counties, building trusted relations with educators, heads of school, superintendents and members of Boards of Education. The Director of K-12 School Partnerships and Combating Antisemitism will advance antisemitism education, work with our Holocaust Education director to advance Holocaust education, support Jewish students and families and help foster school environments where every student feels safe, respected and included.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the role as Federation’s primary point of contact with all K-12 secular schools
• Work with school administration and key educators to promote Jewish education, history and identity in local schools
• Set forth clear lesson plans and guidelines in combatting antisemitism in schools
• Develop and maintain relationships between superintendents, heads of school, teachers. curriculum creators, DEI staff and guidance counselors, and the Jewish community
• Oversee a lay committee of parents from key schools and areas
• Coordinate Jewish Federation study tours to Israel for key educators in the area
• Provide professional development for educators to recognize and respond to antisemitism, address bias and hate incidents and incorporate accurate Jewish history into classroom instruction
• Serve as a resource for families and educators for incidents involving antisemitism or anti-Jewish hatred
• Work with teen department to coordinate the placement of students in our Student to Student Program
• Participate in the annual NJEA (NJ teacher’s union) conference in November and other Jewish caucus meetings
• Relationship Management & External Engagement
• Represent the organization in the community, building visibility and relationships with business leaders
• Be a convenor for school administration, educators, parents and students

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in or working with secular schools
• Strong knowledge of Jewish history, particularly focused on antisemitism and rises in Jewish hatred
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple growing situations at the same time
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Relationship building and cultivation
• Collaboration across teams

Reporting Structure

The Director of K-12 School Partnerships will be part of Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and report directly to the JCRC Director.

Why work with us?

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ serves one of the largest Jewish communities in NJ. Our employees contribute to our mission of strengthening Jewish life and identity and meeting basic human needs. We foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive workplace culture where employees can work together to achieve common goals. Located on a beautiful campus, we are close to several major highways, dining, and shopping options.