Director of Education

Congregation Bet Haverim in Davis, CA is currently recruiting for a Director of Education.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY: Congregation Bet Haverim (CBH) is located in Davis CA, home of University
of California, Davis, which is a dynamic university city located midway between San Francisco and Lake
Tahoe and 20 minutes from Sacramento. CBH is a thriving Reform (URJ member) congregation of
approximately 275 households with a healthy Preschool-7 Religious School, a teen program for grades 8-
12, and a vibrant young families program. We are A House of Friends: A Community Open to All - a
generous and welcoming Jewish community inclusive of and responsive to the varied needs that may
accompany Jews from a diversity of ethnic backgrounds, interfaith families, Jewish-adjacent family
members and friends, LGBTQ+ Jews, Jews of Color, Jews with disabilities or other accommodation
needs, and families of all configurations. We strive to create a welcoming community that promotes
positive experiences of Judaism in an inclusive and vibrant learning environment. Through Jewish
education, worship and community, we create opportunities for partners and youth to engage and
explore their Jewish experience. To learn more about our community and programs, please visit
bethaverim.org.

POSITION TITLE: Director of Education

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Hybrid work is a potential option. Must be physically present on
campus during Wednesday afternoon and Sunday Hebrew School, Religious School, and Teen Programs,
monthly staff meetings, as well as select Shabbat and Bet Mitzvah services and various holidays,
simchas.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Director of Education is an integral part of our CBH community and
creates a foundation for lifelong Jewish engagement for the young people of our congregation. The
Director provides vision, leadership, implementation and oversight for formal and informal religious and
cultural education for our youth and their families from birth through high school. We are looking for
someone who is passionate about engaging the whole child, the whole family, and our whole
community in rich and diverse Jewish educational experiences. The Director of Education reports to the
Rabbi.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Curriculum – Maintain and further develop a creative and innovative, relevant and impactful Jewish
education curriculum for young people in our congregation. Directly implement Preschool through
Bet Mitzvah religious and Hebrew education programs. Provide oversight for Teen Programs,
including Keshet (8-9 grade education), Madrichim (teaching assistants) and DRTY teen youth group.
Plan, organize, and, when appropriate, lead family programs and youth holiday and Shabbat
programs. Support youth and family engagement with programs ranging from very young children
through teens, including Mazel Tots and Confirmation. In conjunction with the Rabbi and the
Education and Youth Committee (EYC), ensure the implementation of community aligned
educational goals.
● Staff Supervision – Recruit, hire, mentor and sustain an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed
education staff, including Teen Coordinator, Madrichim Coordinator, Keshet Teacher, Religious
School and Hebrew School teachers, and Program Assistant. Provide ongoing communication and
mentoring to all staff on a regular basis including support with curriculum development and
mapping, lesson planning, student support, classroom management, and parent communication.
● Community Engagement – Develop and nurture relationships with students, families, staff, clergy,
volunteers, congregants, and community partners. Attend monthly Education and Youth Committee
meetings and work in conjunction with the Committee and Chair to create opportunities for parents,
grandparents and community partners to be informed, involved, and engaged in Education & Youth
Programs.
● Program Administration – Work as a member of the senior staff leadership team with Rabbi,
Executive Director, Director of Gan Haverim (preschool) and administrative staff to implement
education programming that meets the life-span needs of our diverse congregation. Coordinate
enrollment process. Procure and maintain rich and engaging educational materials for teachers and
students. Support logistical and preparation needs of Bet Mitzvah students and families. Collaborate
with the Executive Director on administrative, budgetary, scheduling, and human resources matters
in relation to Education and Youth Programs. Coordinate communications for all Education and
Youth programs. Provide monthly reports to the Board of Directors and a yearly submission for the
CBH Annual Report.
● Professional Development – Engage with local and national organizations and publications to further
develop skills, generate new ideas, and keep apprised of trends, issues, and best practices in Jewish
education. Transfer new insights and opportunities through mentoring and professional
development of teachers, coordinators, and teaching assistants.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:

● A visionary educator with leadership and teaching experience
● A creative and innovative approach to curriculum and learning
● Strong background in and knowledge of multiple modalities of Jewish education (experiential, camp,
classroom, Hebrew/Torah, arts, methods to engage learners of different ages, needs, and
development)
● Passion for teaching and learning and enthusiasm for working with children and families
● Effective communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) to engage the diverse stakeholders
involved in the Education Program (students – preschool through teens, parents, clergy, staff,
volunteers, congregation partners)
● Flexible and collaborative leadership style
● Open to a diversity of Jewish observance and belief; welcoming toward all families and actively
supportive of a range of Jewish exploration, learning, and connection
● Technology skills needed for program management and community and youth engagement
● Strong organizational skills to manage multiple people and programs and keep track of details and
records