JCP Downtown Is Hiring A Director, Hebrew School Project

Join a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community in Lower Manhattan dedicated to enriching lives through education, culture, and spirituality—currently seeking a visionary leader to steer the Hebrew School Project towards growth and excellence.

About the Jewish Community Project (JCP)

Founded in Tribeca in 2002 as a non-denominational, inclusive Jewish community, the Jewish Community Project (JCP) now serves over 300 families through engaging educational, cultural, and spiritual experiences. We operate a prominent Early Childhood Center (ECC) and a thriving Hebrew School (HSP) serving 250+ children aged 3.5 to 18.

Position: Director of the Hebrew School Project

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and hands-on leader to report to the Executive Director and oversee the growth and daily operations of our Hebrew School. This role is ideal for someone passionate about inclusive Jewish education, team leadership, and fostering a joyful and dynamic school environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Inspire the HSP Community: Foster a culture of inclusivity, pluralism, and joyful learning. Build meaningful relationships with families and serve as a trusted point of contact.
• Supervise Staff & Oversee Hiring: Recruit, onboard, and support a team of 40 part-time teachers and tutors. Supervise administrative staff, conduct weekly classroom observations, and provide feedback.
• Manage Operations & Budget: Ensure smooth daily operations, manage the annual budget, and achieve enrollment and revenue targets.
• Oversee Curriculum: Review and guide lesson planning aligned with JCP’s learner-centered, inquiry-based approach. Support differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Family & Community Engagement: Act as the primary liaison to parents and lay leaders. Support the Parent Association and cultivate community initiatives.
• Program Management: Oversee traditions like Hanukkah parties and Purim Shpiel, and lead grade-specific events, Shabbat celebrations, field trips, and enrichment programs. Support the b’nai mitzvah process collaboratively with clergy, families, and tutors.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with clergy, development, events, and other departments to integrate HSP into the broader organizational life.

How Your Success Will Be Measured

• Being a trusted and responsive leader among families, staff, and colleagues 🏅
• Maintaining smooth daily operations with minimal crises and effective conflict resolution
• Meeting enrollment and budget goals 🎯
• Fostering high staff morale and low turnover
• Ensuring high satisfaction levels among students, families, and teachers
• Successfully implementing key new initiatives 🚀

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years managing and supervising teams, preferably in Jewish educational settings; experience working with children (ages 3–18) and their families; familiarity with neurodiverse learners and individualized learning needs.
• Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite, strong Hebrew language skills (both written and verbal), solid Jewish literacy across denominations, public speaking, and leadership presence. Deep understanding of child development and relationship-building skills.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, open-minded, warm, collaborative, and community-driven ❤️
• Bonus: Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot), ability to create Hebrew learning materials, first aid certification, and familiarity with safety protocols and allergy awareness.

Benefits & Perks

Why you should be excited:

• Be part of a vibrant, growing, and thriving Jewish community in downtown NYC 🌆
• Collaborate with a dedicated, joyful team
• Contribute to shaping the future of Jewish education in a meaningful way
• Enjoy professional development, hybrid work options, and supportive leadership

Position Details

• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience 💰
• Benefits: Fully subsidized health insurance, vision and dental coverage, retirement plan, disability coverage, FSA & transit benefits
• Time Off: 2 weeks PTO, sick days, 10 US holidays, and Jewish holidays
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Thursday 1–7pm in-person with remote flexibility outside core hours; occasional evenings and weekends required to support community activities 🇺🇸✡️

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCP Downtown is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 🌎