Director of Education

ABOUT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

Temple Beth Sholom (TBS) is a growing, creative, and rooted Jewish community charting a new path in congregational life. Embracing creativity, inclusion, human-centered design, and climate resilience, TBS is becoming known for forward-thinking approaches to Jewish community and education. We are seeking a leader to direct our programs for children and their families – from infancy through adolescence – with vision, entrepreneurial spirit, organizational acumen, and interpersonal skill

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The Director of Education provides vision and leadership for all of TBS’s children’s and family programs, from preschool through teen engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating closely with clergy and the Education Committee, this senior role balances strategic direction with hands-on program delivery, staff mentorship, and family engag

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The Director oversees a vibrant educational ecosystem, beginning with our play-based Jewish preschool and extending through a five-day after-school program rich in Hebrew and Jewish Studies (TK–5th). The portfolio includes seasonal day camps, the B’ Mitzvah Journey, and a burgeoning teen program. Beyond the classroom, the Director facilitates youth and family holiday services and Shabbat experiences. Looking ahead, this leader will have the creative freedom to design and launch new programming tailored to infants, toddlers, and their

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• Lead and oversee all children’s and family programs, ages 0–18, ensuring high quality, mission-alignment, and joy

arning exeriences
• Oversee the preschool program, including licensing compliance, curriculum, enrollment, and f

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uth religios services
• Partner with the Executive Director, Rabbi, Cantor, and Education Committee to shape TBS’s educational vision, curric

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administratie operations
• Cultivate strong relationships with families and integrate school programs into the broa

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se and neurodivrgent learners
• Provide educational experti

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luding some eve

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lopment, Jewish Studis, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in an educational setting across multi

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erience managing progras and supervising staff
• Strong organizational

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Highly Desirable:
• Jewish educational experience (religious s

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ertification (e.g., Child Devlopment Permit or equivalent)
• Experie

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ce with neurodivergent le

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rnesand inclusive program desg

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

● Bas

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s: Up to 10% annual bonus based on nrollment and retention milestones.
● A

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formance PTO" days annually.
● Healh insurance (medical, dental, vision)
● PTO, Federal

s suject to youth holiday programing neds
● Professional development

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is a full-time, in-personposition based tour San Leandro campus.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a résumé, cover letter describing your educational philosop

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d contact infomtion for three professionalrfrences to:

[email protected]


Temple Beth Sholom is an equal opportunity