IL on Jewish Staffing

Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago '2026-05-11 21:22:21.79 +0000 UTC'

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:22:21 +0000

Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit organization established in 1908. We provide food and essential support to help individuals and families in the Jewish community celebrate holidays and traditions with dignity. Our core programs include holiday food distribution for Passover and Rosh Hashanah, as well as ongoing Shabbat meal support.

Position Overview Maot Chitim is seeking a mission-driven professional to join our organization to lead fundraising and development, and help support our operations and programs, with a future opportunity to grow into a leadership position. Working closely with the current Executive Director, this individual will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of operations and fundraising, while building relationships with donors, volunteers, and the community. This role is a key investment in building the organizational infrastructure and leadership needed to meet growing community demand.

Director of Religious School '2026-05-11 21:13:37.695 +0000 UTC'

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:13:37 +0000

Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, IL

Director of Religious School

Reports to: Senior Director of Learning and Engagement

Who We Are

Congregation Beth Shalom is a thriving, multigenerational Conservative synagogue of nearly 1,000 households, known for our warm spirit, innovative programming, and deep commitment to lifelong Jewish learning. We are a community that celebrates together, learns together, and grows together. With robust youth, family, adult education, and engagement initiatives, and a culture of creativity and collaboration, Congregation Beth Shalom is a place where Jewish life is vibrant and meaningful.

Interim Religious School Director '2026-05-06 14:37:23.415 +0000 UTC'

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:37:23 +0000

Interim Director of Religious School Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook, IL Reports to: Senior Director of Learning and Engagement Who We Are Congregation Beth Shalom is a thriving, multigenerational Conservative synagogue of nearly 1,000 households, known for our warm spirit, innovative programming, and deep commitment to lifelong Jewish learning. We are a community that celebrates together, learns together, and grows together. With robust youth, family, adult education, and engagement initiatives, and a culture of creativity and collaboration, Congregation Beth Shalom is a place where Jewish life is vibrant and meaningful. Position Overview Congregation Beth Shalom is seeking an Interim Director of Religious School to provide steady, reliable leadership for our Religious School. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring that the school runs smoothly, consistently, and with care supporting students, families, and faculty while maintaining the strength of our existing programs. The Interim Director will focus on execution over redesign, keeping systems in place, supporting teachers, and ensuring that all aspects of the school operate effectively during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day School Operations • Oversee the smooth and consistent operation of the Religious School, ensuring that each school day runs effectively and on schedule. • Manage class coverage, substitutions, scheduling, and classroom needs. • Maintain clear and timely communication with families, teachers, and staff. • Ensure attendance, enrollment records, and school systems are accurate and up to date. Faculty Support & Supervision • Serve as the primary point of contact for teachers and teaching assistants. • Provide ongoing support, guidance, and troubleshooting for classroom and student needs. • Lead efficient and purposeful faculty meetings. • Help maintain a positive, professional, and collaborative faculty culture. Student & Family Support • Address day-to-day student concerns, including behavior, social dynamics, and basic learning needs. • Communicate proactively with families to ensure a supportive and responsive school environment. • Help ensure that students feel safe, welcomed, and engaged. Program Implementation • Execute existing curriculum and programs with consistency and care. • Support and oversee key school programs, including family education, holiday programming, and grade-level experiences. • Collaborate with clergy and staff to support High Holiday children’s programming and other synagogue-wide educational moments. Collaboration & Coordination • Work closely with clergy, professional staff, and lay leadership to ensure alignment and communication. • Coordinate with Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, Youth Engagement, Families with Young Children (FYC), and Club Spark as needed to support shared students and programming. • Participate in staff meetings and serve as a collaborative member of the professional team. Administration, Budget & Logistics • Monitor school spending and ensure that purchases and program costs remain within established budget parameters. • Track programmatic expenses, materials, and basic financial reporting in partnership with the finance team. • Oversee and submit payroll for teachers, including tracking hours and ensuring timely and accurate submission to the Director of Finance. • Ensure supplies, materials, and classroom needs are ordered and available as needed. Transition & Continuity • Maintain stability and continuity of programs, systems, and relationships during the interim period. • Document processes, systems, and key information to support long-term leadership. • Partner with synagogue leadership to ensure a smooth transition for the next Director of Religious School.

Atid Program Coordinator - Chicago at Israel Policy Forum '2026-04-28 18:06:02.874 +0000 UTC'

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:06:02 +0000

IPF Atid Program Coordinator - Chicago, IL

Reports To: IPF Atid Deputy Director Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt Location: Chicago, IL

BACKGROUND

Israel Policy Forum is a nonpartisan U.S. organization that advances policy ideas and educates community leaders to support effective U.S. engagement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We work to strengthen U.S. policy and cultivate an informed community of leaders committed to a viable resolution of the conflict that ensures Israel’s security as a Jewish and democratic state, provides for Palestinian national aspirations, bolsters U.S.-Israel relations, and enhances regional security, stability, and cooperation.

Hebrew Classroom Teacher '2026-03-06 15:22:41.09 +0000 UTC'

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:22:41 +0000

Hebrew Classroom Teacher

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School seeks an outstanding Hebrew Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. We seek an intelligent, thoughtful, and passionate educator who loves children and has classroom experience teaching Hebrew language using a progressive approach. The ideal candidate will be expected to inspire and engage our students and work collaboratively with both our Judaic and General Studies staff.

At Akiba-Schechter, we teach children, not subjects. Our teachers partner with colleagues to develop strategies to reach and stretch every student including gifted and diverse learners. We focus on implementing creative and innovative ideas that foster intellectual, spiritual, and social growth in our students. Project-based learning and assessments are central to our philosophy.