Coordinator of the Middle School

ABOUT JCDS:

JCDS is a pluralistic Jewish Day School that cultivates knowledgeable, passionate Jewish
learners with the capacity and confidence to question, listen, understand, and change the
world. Our faculty, composed of Hebrew speaking and general studies educators, nurture each
student’s capacity for intellectual discovery and decision-making within a respectful, pluralist,
bilingual Hebrew-English environment. We seek teachers committed to the core values of a
JCDS education: integrity, perseverance, curiosity, empathy, problem solving, reflection and
evidence, while creating a student-centered, rigorous, play-infused learning environment for all
students.

We value our professional staff and invest in their ongoing development. Our professional
community is rooted in collaboration, generosity of spirit, and a passion for our mission. JCDS
is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees without
regard to race, color, religious creed, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation,
or physical disability.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

JCDS seeks candidates for a full-time, in-person, Coordinator of the Middle School, for the
2024-2025 school year. The Coordinator of the Middle School will serve as a strategic thought
partner for the Associate Head of School and other members of the Educational Leadership
Team, and will collaborate closely with the faculty and staff. The Coordinator will collaborate
with the Associate Head of School, overseeing the Middle School’s educational program,
including the mission, culture, traditions, and commitment to intentional pluralism. The
Coordinator of the Middle School must also establish and uphold clear standards and high
expectations while forming positive and trusting relationships with students, colleagues and
parents. Candidates should possess a commitment to upholding Jewish values. The candidate
should possess excellent communication, organization and class management skills and
should demonstrate a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues in the classroom to create
a joyful, Jewish learning community.

This is an in-person, full-time position starting in July 2024 and will report to the Associate Head
of School for Learning & Teaching. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with relevant
work experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

to ensure that a range of diverse learners is served by the curriculum, instruction, and
faculty.

• In partnership with the Associate Head of School, implement and maintain Middle

• In conjunction with the Associate Head of School, and the advisors, work to ensure

• In partnership with the Associate Head of School, support the Middle School faculty

training (including August and June in-service days), orientation programs, seminars,
and safety training/drills

• Pursue professional development opportunities in or out of school; display willingness

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and 5 years of teaching experience

• Strong organizational skills
• A commitment to student-centered, mastery-based teaching

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Qualifications
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salaries
• Professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring generous paid time off policies -including

sick time, personal days, and U.S. holidays. JCDS employees get up to 15 days off for
Jewish Holidays, depending on the Jewish Calendar

• Short Fridays
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan (403B) starting immediately
• Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short-Term Disability at no cost to employee

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited
to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Stooping,
bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JCDS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination
and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and
applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual
orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, or veteran status.

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