Manhattan School Director

Manhattan Workers Circle School is a progressive, secular Jewish school and community that invites families to build a contemporary Jewish identity rooted in an exploration of cultural heritage and a search for justice. Our program brings together Jewish cultural learning, joyous holidays, social justice activism, Yiddish language, and B’nei Mitsve preparation. We meet Sundays, September through June, from 10:30 AM to 1 PM.

The Workers Circle is a nonprofit organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism.

Position Overview

The Manhattan Workers Circle School Director plans and oversees the Sunday School program for children, ages 3-13. The program culminates in a group B’nei Mitsve, which is the focus of the 7th/8th grade year. Working collaboratively with a school parent board, and a team of about 6 teachers. The Director provides leadership to the school community of teachers, students, and parents, creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment that reflects the Workers Circle mission and values.

This is an on-site, in-person position on Sundays only, Sept-June. Weekday and summer hours are remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and attending school sessions (September through June)

• Teacher Hiring, Supervision & Curriculum Development

• Parent Community Communication, Leadership Development, & Outreach

• Enrollment, Marketing, & Workers Circle School Network Communication

• Regular monthly meetings with the parents board during the school year, and at least once over the summer for planning purposes

Qualifications

Applicants are welcome from the worlds of Yiddishkayt, education, political organizing, and/or the arts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, be a skilled collaborator, and bring excitement about building a vibrant, innovative, multigenerational community.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Director of Operations and HR Maria Cardoso at mcardoso@circle.org

The Workers Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA community.