Judaic Studies Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Scheck Hillel Community School•North Miami Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Scheck Hillel Community School is seeking an experienced, full-time Director of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) for Judaic Studies serving Grades 6–12. The DCI provides instructional, administrative, and strategic leadership across Middle and High School programs. The role combines educational leadership with an active classroom teaching presence as needed, and connects classical Jewish text study with modern Hebrew language acquisition and experiential Jewish life within an Orthodox framework. The DCI leads the development of a vertically aligned Judaic Studies standards framework that supports biblical and rabbinic literacy alongside modern Hebrew fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The position supports teachers, promotes interdisciplinary learning and student belonging across diverse levels of observance, and builds a rigorous, emotionally supportive educational environment. The DCI also oversees faculty and department leadership, contributes to student life and Jewish programming, supports Israel gap-year preparation, and partners with admissions, families, rabbinic leadership, and school divisions. The school serves more than 1,400 students in PKT through Grade 12 and describes itself as a nationally recognized, college-preparatory Jewish community school in North Miami Beach, Florida. The position’s intended outcomes include graduates who are literate in core Hebrew texts, proficient in modern Hebrew communication, confident in Jewish practice and identity, and connected to Eretz Yisrael and the school community.

Requirements

Master’s degree required; preferred fields include Judaic Studies, Hebrew Language or Linguistics, Rabbinic Literature, Educational Administration, or Curriculum & Instruction.
At least 5 years of successful Judaic Studies and/or Hebrew Language teaching experience at the Middle or High School level.
Demonstrated strength in Tanach, Navi, and modern Hebrew communication.
At least 2 years of administrative, department chair, or instructional leadership experience.
Proven experience in curriculum mapping, standards development, interdisciplinary unit planning, and multi-grade alignment for Grades 6–12.
High fluency and proficiency in spoken, written, and biblical/rabbinic Hebrew.
Deep Jewish scholarship and appreciation for diverse hashkafic perspectives within Orthodox Judaism.
Deep commitment to and personal background in Orthodox Jewish practice and values; the role model should practice an Orthodox lifestyle.
Collaborative, empathetic, approachable team player and mentor with strong management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Educator certification.
Advanced education in an Orthodox Jewish institute.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation, implementation, and vertical alignment of Judaic Studies standards for Grades 6–12.
Balance modern spoken Hebrew fluency and cultural literacy with biblical text fluency, in collaboration with the Upper School Hebrew Department Chair.
Ensure systematic coverage of core text areas, including Navi, Biur Tefillah, Practical Halacha, Yedi’ot Kelaliot, and rabbinic literature.
Partner with secular subject teachers to integrate Judaic concepts, analytical skills, and modern language applications into secular courses.
Foster welcoming classroom cultures that support students across observance levels, tough questions, diverse philosophical approaches, and language practice.
Develop differentiated instructional pathways and targeted foundational support for students from non-traditional or diverse Jewish backgrounds.
Manage, mentor, and hold accountable Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language staff, department chairs, and Tefillah Coordinators across Grades 6–12.
Model effective pedagogy through classroom teaching as needed; conduct observation cycles, group sessions, and individual meetings to support teachers.
Support unit design, experiential learning, student engagement, cross-grading, collaboration, and teacher autonomy.
Partner with Middle and High School Directors to recruit, interview, hire, and retain Judaic Studies and Hebrew faculty.
Participate in student life by attending athletic games, arts events, and extracurricular activities.
Work with the Directors of Jewish Life to incorporate experiential learning, songs, and emotional connections into Judaic Studies and Hebrew programs and activities.
Review campus policies and physical spaces for alignment with taught values, including prayer resources, netilat yadayim stations, fast-day accommodations, and holiday-aligned calendar planning.
Foster students’ connections to Eretz Yisrael, Israeli culture, and Zionism; guide students through the search, application, and acceptance process for Israel gap-year programs.
Involve families in holiday celebrations, campus events, and language opportunities that connect student learning with home life.
Assist admissions teams with testing, Hebrew text-reading, and oral language assessments for incoming Grades 6–12 applicants.
Establish Senior Exit Interviews to assess graduates’ experiences, skills, gap-year preparation, and Jewish and Hebrew-language journeys.
Partner with rabbinic leadership and the Lower School counterpart to establish shared Jewish vocabulary across the school and highlight Jewish life through communications and digital media.