Manager, Westchester K-12 Education, CJIL

Board Of Jewish Education • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Education Project is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish education remains relevant and meaningful in a changing world. Through its division, the Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning (CJIL), the organization partners with K-12 schools to provide accurate and culturally competent instruction about the Jewish people, fostering inclusive environments for Jewish students, families, and staff, and educating for a society free of antisemitism. This role focuses on expanding CJIL's reach within Westchester County public school districts.

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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Jewish identity, Jewish history, Israel, antisemitism, and their relevance to K–12 education.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed