Judaic Studies Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Scheck Hillel Community School; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scheck Hillel Community School, a large Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in North Miami Beach, Florida, seeks a Director of Curriculum & Instruction for Judaic Studies (Grades 6–12) to lead curricular design and instructional excellence.

The DCI will bridge Tanach, Navi, Mishna, Gemara with modern Hebrew language acquisition, supervise developing standards across middle and high school, and collaborate with the Upper School Hebrew Department Chair to foster a rigorous, growth‑oriented learning

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, administrative, and strategic leadership across Middle and High School Judaic Studies.
• Bridge classical text study (Tanach, Navi, Mishna, Gemara) with modern Hebrew language acquisition.
• Active classroom teaching as needed and collaborative leadership with the Upper School Hebrew Department Chair.
• Build a vertically aligned K–12 standards framework balancing biblical literacy with Hebrew fluency.

Job description

Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) – Judaic Studies, (Grades 6–12)

Scheck Hillel Community School, a large Modern Orthodox Jewish community school located in sunny North Miami Beach, Florida is currently accepting resumes for an experienced full time Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) for Judaic Studies, (Grades 6–12). Scheck Hillel is a nationally recognized college preparatory and Jewish community school located in North Miami Beach, Florida. Our well-rounded, rigorous, dual curriculum program serves over 1,400 students in PKT through 12th grade. As a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we attract and retain a diverse faculty who demonstrate professional excellence with an unwavering commitment to delivering an education of unsurpassed quality, As a community school, we understand that our school isn't just about education, it's about the whole child.

The Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) for Judaic Studies (Grades 6–12) provides instructional, administrative, and strategic leadership across Middle and High School programs. Serving as a master pedagogue, active classroom teacher (as needed), and collaborative leader, this individual bridges classical text study (Tanach, Navi, Mishna, Gemara) with collaborative support for modern, functional Hebrew language acquisition with the Upper School Hebrew Department Chair, and lived experiential Jewish life within a warm, grounded Orthodox framework.

The DCI is responsible for building a vertically aligned K–12 standards framework that balances biblical/rabbinic literacy with modern Hebrew fluency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). By actively teaching in the classroom, fostering a supportive "family-like" team culture rooted in guidance over compliance, promoting interdisciplinary connections, and cultivating belonging across diverse observance levels, the DCI leads a vibrant, academically rigorous, and emotionally supportive educational ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Design, Standards & Hebrew Language Integration (Grades 6–12)

• 6–12 Standards & Vertical Alignment: Lead the creation, implementation, and spiraled alignment