Visionary Director of Jewish Education & Programs

Jewish-Community-Center-of-the-East-Bay; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Jewish holidays

Job summary

The JCC East Bay in Oakland is seeking a Senior Director of Jewish Education and Programs to translate our educational vision into engaging, meaningful programs for children, teens, families, and adults. This role leads educational priorities, guides program leaders, and ensures alignment with our mission and values.

Reporting to the CJEO, the Senior Director will supervise key staff, develop annual plans, and build partnerships with local Jewish organizations to expand reach while maintaining

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in Jewish education or related field.
• Experience in senior leadership with staff mentorship.
• Experience leading educational programs from concept to execution.
• Strong knowledge of Jewish life, culture, and values with pluralism.
• Experience with Israel education and Jewish peoplehood preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational priorities and strategic initiatives organization-wide.
• Directly supervise the Teen Manager and Dean of Education for Afterschool and other staff.
• Develop annual plans, goals, budgets, and calendars; manage resources.
• Collaborate with program directors to ensure program quality and impact.
• Represent JCC East Bay in community meetings and partner events.

Skills

Senior leadership

Staff supervision

Program development

Jewish education

Experiential education

Budget management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Jewish Education or related field

Job description

The JCC East Bay in Oakland is seeking a Senior Director of Jewish Education and Programs to translate our educational vision into engaging, meaningful programs for children, teens, families, and adults. This role leads educational priorities, guides program leaders, and ensures alignment with our mission and values.

Reporting to the CJEO, the Senior Director will supervise key staff, develop annual plans, and build partnerships with local Jewish organizations to expand reach while maintaining