Senior Leadership Position: Position is open - start date will be coordinated with qualified candidate
Reports to: Head of School

Position Overview:

Community Day School in Pittsburgh seeks an energetic, experienced, and transformational leader to inhabit the role of Head of Jewish Life and Learning. We are searching for an inspired and inspiring educator who will lead us as we engage the next generation in shaping the Jewish future.

Located on a six-acre wooded campus in the heart of Pittsburgh’s iconic Squirrel Hill neighborhood, Community Day School is Pittsburgh’s only pluralistic, egalitarian, independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8, distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values.


We are a community of professionals and lay leaders who are united and focused on our mission to inspire young Jewish families to say “yes” to Jewish life and learning for the 21st century and beyond. We invite applications from candidates who will embrace being part of our vibrant, dynamic learning community, where kindness, social justice activism, and “menschy” behavior are fundamental to our daily life. 

The person inhabiting this senior administrative position will lead the school’s faculty, staff, students, and community in all domains pertaining to Hebrew and Jewish studies and the Jewish life of the school. 

Overall Responsibilities:

• Oversee, promote, and enhance the school’s commitment to excellence in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
• Identify curricula and assessments for Hebrew language and Jewish Studies and ensure ongoing professional development for staff.
• Identify and champion the opportunities for innovation that have arisen during the collective experience of educating through a pandemic.
• Establish benchmarks and ensure that Hebrew language and Jewish Studies subject exit skills and proficiency criteria for CDS graduates are met.
• Lead and create a culture around tefillah (prayer) that is inspiring while being welcoming to all the ways in which prayer may be approached.
• Oversee daily tefillah, Kabbalat Shabbat, holidays, and the tefillah curriculum schoolwide.
• Act intentionally to build and nurture relationships with parents, students, and faculty.
• Create and manage the annual budget for the Hebrew and Jewish Studies Department in conjunction with the Head of School and Chief Financial Officer.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Hebrew and Jewish Studies department.
• Oversee the planning and supervision of our annual 8th Grade Israel Trip (currently two weeks including travel).
• Hire, support, nurture, supervise, and evaluate Hebrew and Jewish Studies faculty.
• Work closely with Prizmah and other Jewish and independent school professional organizations to ensure that the school is exceeding standards for best practice.
• Partner with the senior leadership team, school based counselor, academic and emotional services department, teachers, school nurse, food manager, and families to meet academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of CDS students.
• Facilitate proactive communication and aligned expectations between teachers and parents.
• Support engagement opportunities for families and the larger community around Jewish learning, Jewish life cycle, Jewish holidays, and social justice activities. 

We seek a leader with these professional credentials, experiences, and dispositions: 

• Masters Degree or higher in Education, Jewish Studies, related field, and/or Rabbinic ordination 
• Fluency in Hebrew and mastery of Jewish texts, rituals, and liturgy
• Demonstrated passion for progressive Jewish education that illuminates the places where original texts, Jewish values, ethical leadership, and social justice intersect
• Demonstrated commitment to inspiring a special connection with ancient and modern Israel, including age-appropriate inquiry and exploration into Israel’s historic and current geopolitical realities
• Experience (5+ years) in an educational setting and a successful record of teaching in relevant subject areas
• Experience (3+ years) leading/supervising Hebrew and Jewish Studies in a Jewish educational setting (can be concurrent with teaching)
• Track record of success in leading an educational setting that had to pivot to remote instruction and/or in-person instruction with mitigation during the pandemic
• Track record of success in leading and/or facilitating tefillah (prayer) in a Jewish setting
• Track record of success in building positive relationships with and among faculty, parents, and students
• Track record of success in driving school culture, curricular transformation, and innovative education in a pluralistic environment
• Track record of success in meeting the needs of a wide diversity of learning styles, abilities, and social-emotional needs among students (i.e., understands differentiated instruction, growth mindset, etc.)

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials to Stacey Parker,  Executive Assistant to Mrs. Avi Baran Munro, Ed.M., Head of School: 

Email: sparker@comday.org

• Cover letter expressing interest in this specific position 
• Current resume
• Statement of philosophy of education
• A list of five professional references with contact information with name, phone #, and email address (we will only contact with candidate’s permission)

We offer compensation commensurate with experience and a benefits package that includes staff tuition discounts and a retirement plan. 

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs.  Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and women.
 
Our campus is tobacco-free.

Full-time for 2021-2022 School Year - start date August 12, 2021

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

You will join a team of dedicated and talented educators who are committed to our students, to one another, and to our mission of delivering a joyful, innovative education that empowers our children to become accomplished learners and compassionate upstanders who are committed to Jewish life and to creating a better world.

We seek an educator qualified to teach various upper elementary and middle school courses offered in our Jewish Studies program. These include rabbinics (mishnah, gemarah) Tanach, daily tefillah, Jewish lifecycle events, history of the Jews in the U.S. and specifically Pittsburgh, as well as Israel education. 

We will ask you to demonstrate that you have the capacity to inspire students with your own passion for Jewish life and learning. Be prepared to share a track record of success in differentiating instruction for all students, including those needing support or advanced opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic Jewish educator who has at least three years of teaching, preferably in a day school and/or Jewish camp educator experience. Teacher certification from the United States or Israel or alternative relevant experience in informal or experiential education and a proven track record of success will be seriously considered.

Primary responsibilities include: This educator will serve as a full-time Jewish Studies teacher and program leader with the opportunity for administrative responsibilities for a qualified candidate. Through engaging lessons, programs, and inspirational experiences, this teacher will be instrumental in deepening a culture of ruach and authentic commitment to lifelong Jewish engagement.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or Israeli equivalent
• Masters or other advanced degrees
• At least three years of teaching in a Jewish day school, Israeli school, synagogue school, or comparable youth-oriented organization
• Jewish songleader experience 
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students
• Excellent communication (Hebrew and English) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail, Google Apps (GSuite), Zoom, and other remote teaching applications

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@comday.org

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance and scholarship programs, athletics, or other school-administered programs. Community Day School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community and strongly encourages applications from people of color and LGBTQ candidates. 

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

The successful candidate will teach middle school language arts and provide support services to students in grades 4-8. The individual must have the capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students, including those needing advanced instruction. We seek a team player who will work collaboratively to provide a joyful, innovative education to our students.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teach in person as well as by remote learning as needed, according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students
• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual, audio, and technological means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Assign, correct, and mark work carried out by students
• Assess and record students’ development, progress and behavior and provide grades and feedback
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Perform other duties, as needed

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Pennsylvania teacher’s license and at least two years of teaching experience
• Secondary certification in Language Arts and/or Special Ed
• Experience with Writing Workshop and Reading Workshop is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices
• Capacity and desire to differentiate instruction for all students
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High expectations for self and students and demonstrates outstanding classroom management
• Ability to use a computer, including Google Mail, Google Apps (GSuite), Zoom and other remote teaching applications

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@comday.org

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Who are we?

Community Day School in Squirrel Hill is an independent, co-ed Jewish day school for students in Early Childhood through Grade 8. We are distinguished by an exceptional academic program rooted in Jewish values that inspires children to become their best selves. We offer our employees competitive benefits and generous time off.

How can you contribute?

We are looking for a team member with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.  While performing your required tasks, you will also offer excellent customer service while answering phone calls and greeting visitors throughout the day. You will also collaborate with others in a team-based approach to supporting administrative needs of other employees. If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Primary responsibilities include:

• Answer and route incoming phone calls
• Greet and screen visitors and guests
• Manage student attendance and transportation
• Manage student attendance for all after-school activities
• Coordinate substitute teachers
• Provide administrative support to the finance and food service departments
• Manage academic records requests
• Complete other tasks as assigned

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Associate’s degree and two plus years of administrative support or similar experience preferred 
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps (GSuite) and other computer applications
• Record of work reliability
• Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well as a member of a team 
• Self starter and ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to learn database management 

What are your next steps?

If this sounds like an exciting role and you feel that Community Day School could be your home for a rewarding career, we would like to hear from you! Please include a resume and cover letter and apply to hr@comday.org.

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Substitute Teachers

Daily substitute teachers for all grades and subjects are also needed. These positions require elementary certifications for Lower School general studies and secondary certifications in major subject area for Middle School, as well as a minimum of two years of teaching experience. 

Art
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Elementary School
Early Childhood
Support and Gifted Services
Music
Computers
Library
Gym
Middle School subjects including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Support, Science, and Spanish

Email cover letter, resume, references, and current clearances (if available) to hr@comday.org.

Community Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.