Location and Job Title:

Director of Jewish Education & Youth Engagement
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

The Stamford JCC, in partnership with our newly integrated site at Temple B'nai Chaim (TBC), is seeking an energetic and visionary educational leader. This role oversees our youth education programs across two sites: the "J at The J" program at the Stamford JCC and the newly reimagined Religious School at Temple B'nai Chaim.

We believe that Jewish learning must be undeniably fun. Our aspirational goal is to create a magnetic environment where children and families run to our programming rather than having to be pulled in. By meeting people where they are and engaging them in a vibrant, joyful manner, you will ensure they walk away proud to know more and having shared tangible, positive experiences. This customer-obsessed approach to education is our primary strategy for delivering more, better, and exceptional experiences and value to our members.

Reporting Structure & Time Allocation

• Reports directly to the JCC's Associate Executive Director.
• Time Split: Approximately 60% dedicated to JCC programming (including summer camp and "J at The J") and 40% dedicated to TBC congregational education, partnering closely with Lead Rabbi Josh Strom.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Classroom Leadership: In coordination with the Senior Clergy, create, and implement Religious School curriculum for grades K-7. Design and implement a robust post-B'nai Mitzvah program for our 8th-12th graders, including our Madrichim Program.
  
  
• Staff Development: In cooperation with the Senior Clergy, recruit and supervise teachers and madrichim. Coach teachers on classroom management skills, observe classes and provide feedback.
  
  
• Summer & Year-Round Engagement: Serve as a key educational leader during the summer months, taking on an active programming or leadership role in Day Camps at the J or Summer Fun at the J to ensure seamless, year-round youth engagement.
• Family Communication: Communicate regularly with parents regarding their family's experiences, the Religious School curriculum and programs and provide clear guidelines of grade level and school expectations.
  
  
• Administration: Prepare in cooperation with the Senior Clergy and present the annual school budget and maintain budget on a monthly basis. Prepare payroll information for teachers and submit it for processing.

Oversee all administrative functions of the religious school, including but not limited to budgeting, payroll, and scheduling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Jewish educational leadership, curriculum design, and staff supervision.
• A highly energetic, customer-obsessed approach to family engagement, with a proven ability to make learning aspirational and fun.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with a flexible, community-first mindset.
• Willingness to work a dynamic schedule, including consistent evening and weekend hours, as well as working on Jewish holidays to support services and programs.

Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.