Manager, Westchester K-12 Education, CJIL

Board of Jewish Education • New York, NY

4h • $90,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Education Project is devoted to ensuring that Jewish education is in tune with the forces that impact our world and our communities in a changing environment. We believe that in a rapidly changing world, Jewish education must continually evolve to meet the needs of the Jewish community. The power of harnessing knowledge and curating ideas to inspire the various stakeholders who influence Jewish education is a vital component of this work. We are committed to bringing the most creative solutions to a field that must remain relevant and meaningful in the lives of Jewish youth and their families today and tomorrow.

The Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning (CJIL), a division of The Jewish Education Project, engages with K–12 schools to proactively educate for a society free of antisemitism. By partnering with leaders in school systems and with content providers specializing in topics related to the Jewish people, CJIL helps bring engaging, accurate, and culturally competent instruction about the Jewish people to public and independent schools and fosters learning environments that are inclusive of Jewish students, families, and staff.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional experience in K–12 public education or a related educational organization.
• Experience working within school systems (e.g., principal, district administrator, central office leader) and/or leading partnerships that deliver educational programs or services to schools.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and leading collaborative initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing suburban public-school districts.
• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish identity, Jewish history, Israel, antisemitism, and their relevance to K–12 education.
• Demonstrated alignment with organizational values, including: Positive attitude and collaborative spirit. Care and respect for colleagues and partners. Humility, confidence, and professionalism. Reliability, accountability, and consistency. Commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using project management, CRM, and communication tools; familiarity with ClickUp, Salesforce, or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between CJIL and Westchester County public school districts, school leaders, professional associations, and educational partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships that foster collaboration, trust, and long-term engagement with CJIL's work.
• Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with the Westchester Jewish Council (WJC), UJA-Federation of New York, and other community stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for schools and districts to engage in professional learning, curriculum implementation, pilot programs, and student experiences offered through CJIL and its partner organizations.
• Facilitate focus groups, advisory sessions, and other stakeholder engagement opportunities to assess needs, gather feedback, and inform program strategy.
• Represent CJIL at meetings, conferences, and events throughout Westchester County.
• Build, convene, and facilitate a WJC-affiliated coalition of education and advocacy organizations committed to supporting Westchester public schools.
• Strengthen communication, collaboration, and alignment among coalition members, school districts, and community partners.
• Advance shared goals that promote inclusive school environments and high-quality educational experiences.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand the reach and impact of CJIL's professional development, educational resources, and student programs across Westchester County.
• Facilitate and coordinate professional development programs, conferences, workshops, and other educational initiatives.
• Broker and support partnerships between educational content providers and school system leaders to ensure successful program implementation.
• Manage project timelines, stakeholder communications, deliverables, and documentation to ensure high-quality execution.
• Collaborate with colleagues across CJIL and The Jewish Education Project to align program delivery, communications, and evaluation efforts.
• Contribute to strategic planning, evaluation, and scaling efforts informed by lessons learned and stakeholder feedback.
• Participate actively in team meetings, training, and organizational initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture.

Benefits

• Salary in the range of $90,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience
• Four weeks paid time off
• Paid family leave
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401k plan
• Commuter benefits
• Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and closed for most Jewish holidays
• Shortened summer hours
• A positive work environment with exposure to great learning opportunities and the chance to work with some of the top professionals in the field of Jewish Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed