Responsibilities
Curriculum and programming
• Review, develop and implement curriculum in Judaic studies and Hebrew reading/ prayer
• Evaluate and purchase new textbooks as needed and provide for supplemental materials as needed
• Develop special programs and events designed to support the goals of the Torah school such as grade specific, family and school wide programs
• Organize and oversee the securing of grants for special programs from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County and other donors
• Schedule and coordinate all school field trips
• Interview and hire teachers, aides and administrative staff as needed
• Work with the Torah School committee chair to determine salaries of teachers
• Supervise, evaluate and support teaching staff
• Hold at least three staff meetings/ training sessions per school year
• Arrange for substitute coverage as needed for teachers and aides
• Meet with and discipline students in accordance with the Torah school behavioral policies and communicate with parents and teachers as necessary
• Preside at annual TS open house
• Speak with new and prospective congregants regarding TS
• Review report cards and communicate with parents when educational issues arise
• Write articles for Temple Bulletin during the school year ( 4 times per year- quarterly bulletin)
• Be accessible and visible to the students and parents
• Communicate to all staff the emergency evacuation plan
• Conduct fire drills according to safety policy
• Enforce TS safety policy
• Remain on premises until last child is piced up from TS unless other arrangements hae been made
• Attend all meetings for TS committee (one per month)
• Review and develop TS budge policies and procedures with TS committee
• The Torah School Director is supervised and evaluated by the Temple President, Rabbi and Torah School Chair
• Key Hours: Class time Sundays 8:30-11-30 am Tuesdays 3pm-6pm Wednesdays-6:30pm-9pm
• Attend annual congregational meeting which is typically held the 3rd Thursday night in May
• Be present at family programs that occur prior to or during Friday night services ( 4-5 times per year
• Overall time is approximately 20-25 hours per week on average
• Vacation to be taken in coordination with the Torah School Calendar, the Temple President, Rabbi and Torah School admin
Please send resume and cover letter to rob.lipkin@monroetemple.org