Temple Sholom, a welcoming Cincinnati Reform congregation, seeks a part-time Director of Religious School.

Educational leadership:
In consultation with the Senior Rabbi, develop a curriculum and craft overall vision for the religious school.
• Be a constant presence at Religious School (Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.).
• Guide and/or lead Sunday-morning t’filah.
• Substitute for absent teachers and periodically serve as a guest teacher in classes.
• Plan and facilitate holiday, family, and intergenerational programs.

Administrative Leadership:
• Recruit, retain, and prepare teachers and madrichim.
• Submit a yearly budget with input from Senior Rabbi and Executive Director.
• Organize and take down any educational materials in common areas each week.

Congregational Leadership:
• Communicate with and develop relationships with families.
• Plan, participate in, and prepare students for monthly grade-level services.
• Assist in developing Lifelong Learning calendar by facilitating educational content for adults.

Core Qualifications:
• Background in education and/or Judaica.
• Hebrew sufficient to participate in Reform Jewish services.

Additional Qualifications: (Not Required for Consideration)
• Understanding of/fluency in Modern Hebrew.
• Ability to lead/participate in musical portions of t’filah and learning.

Regular Expectations:
• Attend weekly staff meetings, facilitate monthly education committee meetings, and meet weekly with Senior Rabbi.
• Be available for family and educational events and other programs, even if not directly responsible for planning/facilitation.
• Participate in or lead monthly grade-level services on Friday evenings.