Religious School Assistant Principal

Job Summary/Description:
Temple Beth Am (TBAM) in Pinecrest, Florida, the largest reform congregation in the Southeastern United States, is seeking a Religious School Assistant Principal (pre-K – 6th grade) to support its Youth Engagement Religious School (YERS). Temple Beth Am, which also operates the Rambam Day School, and a new cultural and activity center, is the premier institution for Jewish life in Miami.
This individual will be responsible for implementing social, religious, cultural, formal, and experiential education for children in grades pre-K through sixth.
This position is a full-time exempt position and reports to the YERS Lifelong Learning Director.
Please note: this position requires weekend and evening work in alignment with Religious School and youth activities.

Responsibilities include:
• Being highly knowledgeable in Hebrew and Judaic content.
• Creating and implementing excellent Judaic content and experiences in the supplementary school setting.
• Managing the functioning of the religious school through logistics, schedule, calendar, professional development, and on-site supervision.
• Planning and executing school-wide, grade level and family programs, including field trips.
• Strengthening the existing Jewish Studies, Hebrew, and family engagement curricula.
• Communicating regularly with families to build relationships, promote events, etc.
• Planning, leading and engaging our students in social and informal youth programming, which includes our BAFTY K-6 youth groups.
• Organizing youth group activities, retreats and outings on and off campus.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in education or similar, or Educators Certificate
• 2-3 years’ experience in Jewish educational setting.
• Teaching and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Hebrew, Jewish texts, customs, and holidays.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds on select occasions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Occasional exposure to outdoor activities may be requested.
Please note that this position requires weekend and evening work in alignment with Religious School and youth activities.

Clearance Requirements
Level 2 background clearance as defined by the Florida Statutes/law.

To apply, please submit a resume, and cover letter. Please indicate “Religious School Assistant Principal” in your subject line. No phone calls, please.