Lower School Judaic Studies Administrative Assistant

Abraham Joshua Heschel School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Joshua Heschel School in New York City seeks an administrative assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team. The JS Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and Hebrew-language curricular support, managing departmental operations, school-wide events, and community service projects.

Hours are Mon–Thu 7:45–4:45 and Fri 7:45–2:15. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and families, bilingual communication in Hebrew and English, and careful data management in

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder logistics.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Some Hebrew knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars for the Head of JS and Programming Director; coordinate meetings and teacher reimbursements.
• Logistics & Events: Oversee room reservations, catering, and IT for JS ceremonies (Humash, Siddur), holidays, and daily Tefillot.
• Communications: Manage parent notifications and weekly school updates. Interface with parents and teachers in person and in writing in Hebrew and English. Support production of curriculum materials.
• Data Management: Maintain student records in Veracross, including Hebrew name lists and report card reviews.
• Office Operations: Manage procurement of supplies/Hebrew books, provide front desk coverage, and maintain the department office.

Skills

Organizational skills

Experience with elementary-aged chil​d

Google Suite proficiency

Hebrew knowledge

Tools

Veracross

Job description

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking an administrative assistant to support the Lower School Judaic Studies team.

The Judaic Studies (JS) Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and Hebrew-language curricular support for the department. Key responsibilities include managing departmental operations, school-wide events, and community service projects. The hours for this position are Mon–Thu 7:45–4:45 and Fri 7:45–2:15.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Manage calendars for the Head of JS and Programming Director; coordinate meetings and teacher reimbursements.
• Logistics & Events: Oversee room reservations, catering, and IT for JS ceremonies (Humash, Siddur), holidays, and daily Tefillot.
• Communications: Manage parent notifications and weekly school updates. Interface with parents and teachers in person and in writing in Hebrew and English. Support production of curriculum materials.
• Data Management: Maintain student records in Veracross, including Hebrew name lists and report card reviews.
• Office Operations: Manage procurement of supplies/Hebrew books, provide front desk coverage, and maintain the department office.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multi-stakeholder logistics
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Some Hebrew knowledge preferred

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $60,000, depending on years of experience.