Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is a vibrant, pluralistic, and growing PK – 8 school in the heart of Washington, DC. As the only Jewish day school in the nation’s capital, Milton students benefit from the school’s urban location, a talented and dedicated faculty, and a warm and engaged community that contributes to the life of the school and the greater community. At Milton, students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community and our warm, inclusive, close-knit community is a hallmark of the school.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day school is looking for a Second Grade General Studies teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching responsibilities include Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Milton is a team based environment where teachers have a lot of input on crafting their curriculum.
Serving as a teacher at MILTON means more than showing up in a classroom to deliver instruction. Rich mission-aligned content, creative pedagogy and authentic relationships are essential components of a MILTON classroom, as much as working collaboratively with colleagues and placing the students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the MILTON experience are also essential components of the job. We expect our teachers to provide developmentally appropriate and scaffolded opportunities to challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish authentic relationships with the children in and beyond the classroom. We also expect that teachers will engage with colleagues in a collegial, collaborative, and community-minded manner, striving towards a respectful environment that encourages and supports the best in adults and students.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and at least 1-5 years teaching experience. Master’s in Education preferable. Experience with Orton Gillingham and Responsive Classroom preferred.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day school is looking for a Fourth Grade General Studies teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Teaching responsibilities include Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Milton is a team based environment where teachers have a lot of input on crafting their curriculum.
Serving as a teacher at MILTON means more than showing up in a classroom to deliver instruction. Rich mission-aligned content, creative pedagogy and authentic relationships are essential components of a MILTON classroom, as much as working collaboratively with colleagues and placing the students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the MILTON experience are also essential components of the job. We expect our teachers to provide developmentally appropriate and scaffolded opportunities to challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish authentic relationships with the children in and beyond the classroom. We also expect that teachers will engage with colleagues in a collegial, collaborative, and community-minded manner, striving towards a respectful environment that encourages and supports the best in adults and students.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and at least 1-5 years teaching experience. Master’s in Education preferable. Experience with readers and writers workshop and Responsive Classroom preferred.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced learning specialist and educator to join its Middle School Student Support Team. The additional part-time learning specialist will help assess academic needs, and provide individual and small group support to diverse learners in and out of the classroom in reading, writing, math, and executive functioning. They will monitor and evaluate student progress using formal and informal assessments, target instruction and tailor supports to meet individual learning goals.
The learning specialist will work closely with classroom teachers to plan lessons and assignments, provide push-in support during whole group instruction, offer guidance for differentiation, and consultation on accommodating a range of learning styles in the classroom. They will collaborate closely with the Director of Student Support Services, other learning specialists, counselors, and principals to better understand and meet the needs of students across the middle school.
A background in special education and specialized training in reading and writing instruction and interventions is ideal for this role. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also essential in this position, as the learning specialist will develop individualized student support plans, communicate with parents about academic needs, supports, and progress, as well as collaborate with other professionals, including tutors, psychologists, and other providers.
The part-time learning specialist role is a 10 month position. Master’s degree in Education or Special Education required. Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience. Salary range is commensurate with education and level of experience.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2023-2024 school year. Milton is an independent, pluralistic, coeducational Jewish community day school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8, located in Northwest Washington, DC. Milton provides a student-centered experience inspiring students to reason, question, and analyze along with opportunities for independent thinking and creative expression infused with Jewish values and Hebrew language and culture. Milton students are global citizens who embrace the here and now, but learn skills for tomorrow’s world.
Teaching Assistants will help to implement the curriculum of in-person classes led by Milton teachers.
Duties:
Teaching Assistants will be fully engaged in the life of the school and will be included in professional learning opportunities, be provided feedback and participate in our faculty program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
The Advancement Associate is an integral part of the Advancement team helping to further the mission of Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School. This position will report to the Chief Advancement Officer and will assist with development, communication, and special events work.
Responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will have:
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS), Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School (Milton), and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (the Federation) are partnering with The Ronald S. Lauder Impact Initiative (LII) which was established based on the core belief of the importance of Jewish education as the key to engaged, vibrant Jewish futures and the Jewish continuum. Founded in 2022 by Ronald Lauder, LII is a startup with aspirational goals to increase the trajectory of Jewish Day School enrollment trends in North and South America using bold and creative strategies. LII takes a community-driven, supportive, and data-informed approach to enhance education. By working in collaboration with schools and community stakeholders, LII aims to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students, while actively addressing the challenges and opportunities in education with strategic agility and inclusivity and its core. This is a rare opportunity to be an inaugural employee and a hands-on, active partner, in building this organization from the ground up.
Position
CESJDS, Milton, and the Federation, in partnership with LII, are seeking an individual to serve as the full-time Transformation Manager in the Washington community. The Transformation Manager will be the lead professional working towards the goal of reinforcing Jewish education as a communal priority and increasing enrollment in local Jewish day schools. Supporting the work of the Strategic Consultant, they will design and develop a diverse steering committee that includes leaders representing a broad swath of the community. The committee will be at the heart of the strategy, analyses, decision making and change work to support Jewish Day Schools in static and/or decreasing enrollment in the community. The Transformation Manager will be the coordinator of all the various stakeholders and responsible for stewarding the work forward.
The Transformation Manager will be responsible for the impact and delivery of the local initiatives. They will work on the ground in partnership with different stakeholders in the communities to raise the profile of local day schools. This individual will work closely with a Strategic Consultant from LII and will be responsible for ensuring alignment with the Steering Committee to implement data driven metrics and goals by which the initiative’s impact can be measured. They will also develop standards and processes by which the initiative’s progress can be replicated and continuously improved. The Transformation Manager will work with the local Steering Committee, the hiring agency, and the Strategic Consultant. As seen fit, this person will be advised by the Lauder Impact Initiative team (Hadassa Halpern and Sam Roth).
The Transformation Manager will directly report to the Heads of School at CESJDS and Milton, Rabbi Mitch Malkus, and Dr. Deborah Skolnick-Einhorn. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington will be the employer of record.
Responsibilities
Initiative Identification, Development, and Implementation
Program Management
Stakeholder and Relationship Management
Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $85K - $95K (commensurate with experience). The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington will provide health and dental insurance coverage and a generous time off policy. Travel requirements will include travel to and from schools in the community, an annual conference, and cohort training.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced mental health professional to join our team of school counselors in the student support services department. School counselors works closely with students, teachers, administrators, and parents to understand and meet the needs of all of our learners in Pre-K through eighth grade. A primary responsibility is providing direct services to students with a range of social-emotional and behavioral needs, including individual and small group counseling and larger group social-emotional learning. Counselors offer consultation to teachers and parents around student social-emotional and behavioral needs and supports, facilitate implementation of self-regulation tools and behavior support plans, and take a lead in responding to student mental health crises that may arise.
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as oral and written communication skills are essential in this position. The school counselor will document and communicate sensitive information with families about student needs, interventions, and progress on a regular basis, as well as collaborate with other professionals, including private therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers.
Requirements
School counselors are 10 month employees and both full-time and part-time positions are being considered for the upcoming school year. A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required. Licensure within the mental health field is required and a clinical license is strongly preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience. Salary range is commensurate with education, licensure, and level of experience.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and creative elementary school science teacher. The Elementary School curriculum includes an emphasis on experience-based learning: students participate in hands-on/minds on projects and intensive class discussions that help build critical and creative thinking skills. Preference will be given to candidates with deep knowledge of and appreciation for teaching science and the flexibility to teach a range of science topics. A qualified candidate will also possess a strong enthusiasm, deep knowledge of and familiarity with elementary school students, and a sense of humor.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
MILTON is looking for a Middle School Judaic Studies teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Some duties of the Judaic Studies teacher include, but are not limited to:
Job Requirements
Serving as a teacher at MILTON means more than showing up in a classroom to deliver instruction. Rich mission-aligned content, creative pedagogy and authentic relationships are essential components of a MILTON classroom, as much as working collaboratively with colleagues and placing the students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the MILTON experience are also essential components of the job. We expect our teachers to provide developmentally appropriate and scaffolded opportunities to challenge students academically, physically, and artistically and to establish authentic relationships with the children in and beyond the classroom. We also expect that teachers will engage with colleagues in a collegial, collaborative, and community-minded manner, striving towards a respectful environment that encourages and supports the best in adults and students.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that currently offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students,families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is searching for a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is a vibrant, pluralistic Pre-K – 8 school in the heart of Washington, DC, serving 475 students on two campuses. As the only Jewish day school in the nation’s capital, MILTON students benefit from the school’s urban location, a talented and dedicated faculty, and a warm and engaged community that contributes to the life of the school and the greater community. At MILTON, students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community and our warm, inclusive, close-knit community is a hallmark of the school. It is ingrained in our growth-oriented culture to evolve as professionals and as an organization to meet the needs of our families and the greater DC Jewish community.
The Director of Jewish Life will be a creative force to continue moving Jewish life forward at MILTON and will inspire colleagues and students to get involved with transforming and elevating Jewish life. This dedicated and energetic professional will be a core part of MILTON’s culture, ruach, dynamism, and strategy, overseeing and ensuring a spirited avira. In this environment, Hebrew and Jewish life permeates both of our campuses, all events, and our community presence. This is a wonderful opportunity for an up-and-coming or experienced leader with a passion for Jewish education who is driven by relationships, collaboration, and excellence - and who finds joy and energy in working with children and adults alike. Excellent opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
The Director of Jewish Life sets the tone for, organizes, and oversees all experiential and extracurricular Jewish life opportunities for students and families. For example:
The Director of Jewish Life works closely with the Head of School, Campus Principals, Hebrew and Judaic Studies Department Chairs, Specialists, and Parent Association to connect the curriculum to student and family Jewish life experiences.
The ideal candidate will:
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital is a PK-8 school in the heart of Washington, DC with two campuses, approximately 465 students, and 115 staff members. We are seeking a flexible, friendly, and action-oriented individual who enjoys working with students and adults alike to serve as a roving Campus Security Officer and respond to the school’s security needs. This individual will work with two additional full-time security colleagues and several part-time security personnel across both campuses.
The roving Campus Security Officer reports to the Head of Security.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
At a high level, the role includes the following responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experiences:
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, Washington DC’s only Jewish Day School, is an independent, community school offering a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. For families and staff alike, we are a warm, loving environment that supports and challenges each person to strive for growth in a collaborative and communal setting. The school is distinguished by its extraordinary faculty, commitment to academic excellence, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves 475 students on two campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Elementary students in Grades PK-1, and the cutting-edge North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8.
Reporting directly to the Head of School as a member of the school’s senior administrative team, the individual in this role is responsible for the identification, recruitment, admission, enrollment, re-enrollment of students as well as the placement of graduates. In alignment with the school’s mission and values, the Director of Admission collaborates with the admission team, school leadership, and parent ambassadors to implement admission and financial aid strategies, develop marketing and outreach initiatives, and work towards achieving overall enrollment goals.
As a pilot for a major grant initiative focused on admissions beginning in 2024, MILTON will be working closely with internal and external partners to take our Admission program to its next level. It is ingrained in our culture to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our families and the greater DC Jewish community. After 20 years our long-time Director is stepping down and we are excited to meet our next Director of Admission who will be a core part of MILTON’s strategy, culture, and dynamism. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced leader with a passion for Jewish education who is driven by relationships, collaboration, professionalism, and finding joy in their work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Position Overview
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital is a PK-8 school in the heart of Washington, DC with two campuses, approximately 465 students, and 115 staff members. We are seeking a flexible, friendly, and action-oriented individual who enjoys working with students and adults alike to serve as a roving Campus Security Officer and respond to the school’s security needs. This individual will work with three full-time security colleagues and several part-time security personnel across both campuses.
The PRN Campus Security Officer reports to the Head of Security. The position is a casual-on-call, non-exempt position. Work hours and expectations are as follows:
At a high level, the role includes the following responsibilities:
A flexible and can-do attitude is a must. This is a new role which may evolve; as a growing school, we pitch in where and when needed, whether to take on new tasks or to support a temporary need.More specific job responsibilities follow.
Ideal Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experiences:
Please note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted; only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be interviewed.
Milton is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. Qualified Washington, DC, residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
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