Interim Religious School Director

Interim Religious School Director

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Experience in Jewish education, school leadership, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond calmly in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach.

• Familiarity with Conservative Jewish practice and synagogue life preferred.

Benefits & Structure

• This is a temporary/interim position, with expected dates to be determined.

• The position is 30 hours a week.

• Salary is $60,000 commensurate with experience.

• Supportive and collaborative professional environment within a vibrant synagogue community.