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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 480 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 currently seeking creative and innovative full-time First Grade General Studies Teacher who is ready to embrace constructivist learning through interactions with children and the environment in combination with teaching and developing foundational academic skills with developmentally appropriate practices in mind.  

Teachers are expected to:

•  Successfully plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with educational philosophy and learning goals.
•   Demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages and needs of young children.
•  Possess skills in observation and assessment to plan learning activities.
•  Understand the technology required to document and to communicate the learning progress of children.
•  Willingness to communicate and collaborate as a member of a dynamic learning team.
•  Value families as partners in the child’s learning and care.
•   Perform duties to maintain a safe and clean environment for children.
•  Perform other duties as determined by the director.

Qualifications/Requirements:

•   B.A. in Education or a related field required, candidates with Master’s Degrees preferred.
•   Experience working with young children.
•   A warm and nurturing character that supports their ability to connect with young children and their families.
•  Maintain documentation of classroom projects and children’s development.
•  Knowledge of child development and how learning goals are integrated within a child-centered curriculum.
•  Positive attitude and eager to work collaboratively with co-teacher and colleagues.
•  Strong writing and communication skills.
•   A desire to continue learning through professional development.

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 Math teachers for our Middle School Division for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspire a love of math in students through teaching.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instruction in a manner that facilitates active, student-centered learning using various teaching methods such as discussions, group activities, and occasional lectures.
• Work with students to encourage and facilitate each individual’s growth.
• Collaborate actively with math department colleagues, including on curriculum and course planning.
• Keep attendance records; manage student behavior in the classroom and maintain a positive educational environment for all students.
• Work in an organized, dependable, patient, and creative manner.

•  Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably with previous experience teaching Art of Problem Solving
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and understand the students’ educational and emotional needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.

 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 475 students, and 115 staff members.  The position is a 12-month, non-exempt position. Hours may vary depending on school need and are approximately 7:45am-3:45am during the school year and Summer. This is a salaried and non-exempt position.

Reporting to the Head of Security and Facilities, the Facilities Manager is directly responsible for the efficient operation, preventative maintenance and repairs of the facility's MEP systems and overall responsibility for supervision of the general maintenance and upkeep for the facility and grounds and/or coordinating these activities to ensure that the building has adequate heat, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, and is in good condition daily for the safety and comfort of the building occupants.

In addition, the Facilities Manager assists with the coordination and supervision of major capital improvement projects. The Facilities Manager supervises both the Janitorial team as well as other facilities vendors and contractors. The ideal candidate will help to ensure the ongoing modernization of the department, through a paperless process, improved systems, strong record keeping, and future planning. 

Candidates with current plumbing or electrical licenses or certifications who are capable of performing basic repairs and adjustments may be eligible for additional compensation, depending on experience and type of certification or license.

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Day to Day Facilities Management
  • Direct daily operation and preventive maintenance of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing (including sump system), and other MEP systems across two campuses.
  • Manage the work-order queue—prioritize, assign, and complete routine & emergency repairs
  • Complete repairs, handyman needs, filter changes, ongoing exterior needs (such as watering new plants) and other minor or routine repairs or adjustments as needed
  • Provide logistical facilities support for academic, arts, athletic, and community events, including furniture moves, event set up, etc
• Ongoing Facilities Management
  • Ensuring regular inspection, testing, and maintenance of life-safety systems (fire alarms, suppression, elevators) to ensure full code compliance.
  • Develop and execute preventative-maintenance plans; order parts, materials, and supplies to keep critical systems running.
  • Proactive stance, identifying and resolving issues before they become problems. 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to building systems.
• Supervision
  • Supervise contract janitorial staff
  • Coordinate trade contractors, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, elevator, painting, fire and sprinkler systems contractors, etc.
  • Oversee exterior grounds and grounds contractors and monitor landscaping, fencing, drainage, snow/ice removal, and general exterior repairs
  • Seek competitive quotes and ensure proper permitting for major projects
• Training and Development
  • Provide training to staff on safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the school's facilities management.
• Planning, Oversight, and Record-Keeping
  • Develop and maintain maintenance and contractor records system
  • Track utilities, waste, and overall usage; recommend and help implement conservation and efficiency initiatives.
  • Assist the head of security and facilities with capital projects, large-scale repairs, and procurement of FF&E (furniture, fixtures, equipment).
  • Familiarize oneself with DC DOEE sustainability standards and work to improve the school’s smart energy use
• Budgeting
  • Operating within the school’s budget, tracking and planning current and future facilities needs to ensure appropriate funding.
  • Assist in the preparation and management of the facilities budget.
  • Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Ideal Qualifications

• Experience and Skills
  • Minimum 4 years hands-on facilities management, including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
  • Familiarity with Douglas Lighting, Daikin, AAON, Siemens, and/or BFPE systems.
  • Prior experience working with older or retrofitted buildings a plus.
  • Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Working familiarity with building and fire codes, inspections, and safety regulations.
  • Prior experience with major renovations or new construction are a plus.
• Interpersonal Skills and Experience
  • Conversational Spanish skills are a plus, but not required.
  • Prior experience working in a school environment, especially a Jewish Day school, is strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to supervise staff and multiple contractors while maintaining high workmanship standards.
  • Track record of creating and contributing to a positive, proactive, collaborative work environment.
  • Clear, calm, and customer-focused with adults and children
• Education and Certifications
  • High-school diploma/GED; relevant trade licenses or certifications strongly preferred.
• Physical and Practical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb multiple stair flights, and work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must have a valid license and reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
  • Willingness to work on-call, evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.
  • Must successfully complete a background check.
• Technical Skills
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Google Docs, and Microsoft Outlook required.

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 currently seeking an Annual Giving Manager will join a dynamic and growing team in helping to think creatively about growth opportunities at MILTON Gottesman Jewish Day School, a hub of learning in our nation’s capital.  Working in close partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, as well as the communications and admissions teams, the Annual Giving Manager will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising plans to ensure the school achieves annual fundraising goals and strengthens our presence in the community.  In doing so, they will play a key role in enabling the school - and our students, current and future - to grow and to thrive. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a comprehensive annual giving strategy and hold ownership for the successful management and execution of the annual giving program to achieve our $1.7M+ annual goal. This includes setting and achieving goals for increased giving of current donors, , retention, and acquisition; and analyzing and utilizing data to make decisions about growth opportunities.
• Oversee the creation of fundraising collateral, including segmented and personalized direct mail and online solicitations, event invitations, etc.
• Maintain a portfolio of mid-level and major donors ($2,500-$10,000), cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual and endowment gifts.
• Work closely with MILTON lay leadership - including the Annual Giving volunteers (MILTON Fund) and the development committee of the Board; this work will including meeting scheduling, developing agendas, presentations and other materials and regular communication to set them lay leadership up for success.
• In partnership with Advancement colleagues, develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy for audiences beyond the school walls, including alumni and parents of alumni to strengthen their connection with the school’s current iteration 
• Develop and create personalized stewardship reports and recognition strategies for various constituencies and donor levels
• Assist with the identification and qualification of major gift prospective donors
• Maintain all gifts processing and acknowledgement, utilizing a sophisticated donor database to track giving and engagement, analyze giving trends, and support a relationship-based fundraising model
• In partnership with Advancement colleagues, develop and execute events, including Share the Nachas Day (Grandparents Day), Purim Ball, the Rabin and Zymelman Lectures and other special and ad hoc events
• Collaborate across departments to develop an energetic and enthusiastic culture of philanthropy and find opportunities for storytelling and revenue generation; support professional and lay leadership in cultivating their ‘fundraising voices’ in order to help tell the story of MILTON and align school values with personal giving
• Step in to support other areas of school as required. As a small school, we pitch in where and when needed, whether to take on new tasks or to support a temporary need

What You’ll Bring to the Job:

• 5-10+ years in fundraising and development experience as a professional and/or lay leader; you understand the vocabulary of fundraising and view giving as a reflection of one’s values
• Exceptional organization and communication skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks and help to drive a mission forward
• Thirst to learn and tackle challenges with curiosity and creativity
• A team-oriented approach with a sense of flexibility and purpose
• Experience with CRM software or data management that will enable you to dive right into the work

MILTON is looking for an experienced, hardworking, flexible, creative, and collaborative candidate to serve as our Part Time Design Technology Teacher. The ideal candidate is a leader in design thinking and STEM education who is responsible for overseeing the school’s Design Lab as a physical and programmatic hub for project-based learning. The Design Technology Teacher teaches a sequence of technology/engineering courses, works with faculty to integrate making and design thinking into the MILTON curriculum, and consults with colleagues in the elementary and middle school  to create interdisciplinary STEM units. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Teaching courses in the areas of design thinking, engineering, physical computing, digital fabrication, and programming 
• Coordinating engineering and design curriculum development and education 
• Collaborating with teachers of all subjects to design, develop, and implement hands-on projects that are integrated into core subject classes 
• Serving as a faculty coach and mentor in the areas of design, engineering, and fabrication 
• Maintaining ultimate responsibility for all operations of the lab, including equipment maintenance and supply ordering
• Serving as an advisor or co-advisor to a small group of students 
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Principal. 

• A passion for and demonstrable skills in the making and tinkering movement, from hand tools to computer-mediated tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters 
• Demonstrated teaching skills in a project-based learning environment 
• Ability to clearly articulate learning objectives, create new teaching materials, and develop curriculum 
• Degree in a field such as mathematics, physics, educational technology, engineering, computer science, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Minimum of bachelor's degree 
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively 
• Motivation to seek and implement innovative teaching practices 
• Excellent work ethic 
• Flexibility, patience, resilience, and good 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 480 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 currently seeking creative and innovative full-time Kindergarten General Studies Teacher who is ready to embrace constructivist learning through interactions with children and the environment in combination with teaching and developing foundational academic skills with developmentally appropriate practices in mind.  

Teachers are expected to:

•  Successfully plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with educational philosophy and learning goals.
•   Demonstrate an understanding of developmental stages and needs of young children.
•  Possess skills in observation and assessment to plan learning activities.
•  Understand the technology required to document and to communicate the learning progress of children.
•  Willingness to communicate and collaborate as a member of a dynamic learning team.
•  Value families as partners in the child’s learning and care.
•   Perform duties to maintain a safe and clean environment for children.
•  Perform other duties as determined by the director.

•  B.A. in Education or a related field required, candidates with Master’s Degrees preferred.
•  Experience working with young children.
• A warm and nurturing character that supports their ability to connect with young children and their families.
• Maintain documentation of classroom projects and children’s development.
• Knowledge of child development and how learning goals are integrated within a child-centered curriculum.
• Positive attitude and eager to work collaboratively with co-teacher and colleagues.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A desire to continue learning through professional development.

 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 480 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses - the beautiful South Campus for Early Elementary students in Grades PK-1, and the newly renovated and expanded North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8. 

The Director of Admissions serves as one of MILTON’s most important community ambassadors—welcoming families, nurturing relationships, and helping them to envision themselves as a valued member of our community. This leader is responsible for identifying, recruiting, enrolling, and retaining Early Elementary (Pre-K through Grade 1) students and by extension, their families. Working in close partnership with our school’s leadership team and parent ambassadors, the Director of Admissions designs and implements strategic recruitment efforts, dynamic marketing and outreach initiatives, and family experiences that reflect our mission, values, and commitment to strong academics and joyful Jewish learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Admissions and Advancement teams with a focus on departmental and community growth
• Provide strategic leadership for Early Elementary toward MILTON’s Strategic Plan (2023-2038) objectives
• Oversee all aspects of the Early Elementary Admissions process, including marketing, family programming, communications, visits, tours, applicant screenings, and Admissions committees
• Run Admissions Committee meetings and processes 
• Collaborate with our Advancement colleagues and other school leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing that increases inquiries, applications, and matriculations from qualified applicants
• Ensure robust programming through Admissions Open Houses, pre-Admissions events, community events targeting young families, and follow-up gatherings for keeping families connected between a first conversation to the first day of school.
• Meet with potential families (including on school tours) to articulate the school’s mission, culture, programs, and value-added proposition, and assess their willingness and commitment to partner effectively with the school
• Cultivate, deepen, and expand relationships with local preschools and their lay and professional leaders; Manage communication and events targeted toward local preschools and feeders
• Oversee buddy program for recruitment and onboarding/integration of new families
• Participate in the  financial aid process, as needed
• Participate in the development and preparation of all print and online Admissions materials in concert with the Directors of Enrollment and Advancement to convey relevant, accurate, and targeted messaging to intended audiences
• Maintain statistical reports on enrollment trends, market demand, and demographic analysis, and report on such matters to school constituencies, including Board of Directors, as appropriate
• Re-invigorate and guide the Ambassador Program, utilizing parent and student volunteers to meaningfully engage potential families with MILTON
• Harness the power and impact of parents and staff as ambassadors to the wider community
• Evaluate continually, where appropriate, the Admissions with the goal of maintaining capacity enrollment of qualified students
• In collaboration with Director of Enrollment, develop and manage the Admissions budget
• Stay current on trends in independent school Admissions, financial aid, and retention, including economic and demographic shifts that could impact Admissions and enrollment
• Take an active role in professional activities, and attend relevant professional meetings and conferences
• Represent MILTON at various educational and Jewish community events, programs, and conferences 
• Fulfill other responsibilities as determined by the Head of School
• Work with faculty to optimize tours and admissions events/prospective parent experience
• Interact with teachers 

 Evenings and Sundays as needed  

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is seeking an experienced child mental health professional to join our team of school counselors on a part-time basis in the student support services department. 

The part-time elementary school counselor works closely with students, teachers, learning specialists, administrators, and parents to understand and meet the needs of all of our learners. A primary responsibility is providing direct services to students with a range of social-emotional and behavioral needs, including individual and small group counseling, larger group social-emotional learning and related classroom lessons. 

Counselors offer consultation to teachers and parents around student social-emotional and behavioral needs and supports, facilitate implementation of behavioral strategies and support plans, and take a lead in responding to student mental health crises that may arise during the course of the year. 

Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as sophisticated oral and written communication skills are essential in this position. The school counselor will often navigate complex topics and challenges and communicate sensitive information with families about student needs, interventions, and progress on a regular basis. Counselors also regularly collaborate with other professionals, including private therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers.

The part-time school counselor role is a 10 month position. Specific hours to be determined. 

 A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required. Clinical licensure within the mental health field, or progress toward licensure, is also required. Minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience. Salary range is commensurate with education, licensure, and level of experience.  

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks an innovative, energetic, and dedicated First Grade Hebrew & Judaic Studies Teaching Assistant for the 26-27 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:

• Implement classroom norms established by the lead teacher
• Assist in activities as designed by the lead teacher with small groups 
• Help with class and material preparation 
• Facilitate project work with small groups of students 
• Supervise recess, lunch and activities in and out of classroom
• Work with smaller groups of students to clarify their understanding of the material

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:

•  Ability to multitask in the classroom and practice flexibility 
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills 
•  Enjoy working in a cooperative, team-oriented environment 
•  Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks • Joy in working with young people 
•  Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community 
•  A desire to seek feedback and practice a growth mindset 
•  High standards of professional conduct

•  Bachelor’s Degree 
• Prior experience working with [K-8] students in an educational environment is highly desirable 
• Experience and confidence with a variety of technologies 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 searching for an Athletic Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The Athletic Director develops, manages, and supervises the school’s physical education and athletic programs. Requires evening and weekend commitments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and supervise developmentally appropriate athletic and PE programs in line with the school’s overall educational mission and goals, ensuring they are accessible to all students.
• Instruct PE class to several grades within the school and participate in school duties.
• Work with the senior leadership team to continue to innovate and develop a strategic vision for athletics at MILTON.
• Schedule all elementary and middle school practices and games for the school’s teams, coordinating with the various other school events to ensure maximum opportunity for all students. 
• Communicate schedules with families and staff in a timely, professional fashion from the time when registration opens through the end of each season. 
• Collaborate with the school’s dismissal and calendar teams to ensure that student-athlete dismissal plans reflect the athletic team calendar and correct dismissal modes.
• Ensure that all coaching positions are filled with competent and properly trained coaches. 
• Supervise coaches, including tracking payroll and providing training.
• Oversee the distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of all school athletic uniforms and equipment.
• Report athletic achievements for both individuals and teams to the Communications Office.
• Schedule transportation for all away athletic games and drive students when necessary.
• Secure the necessary number of qualified officials for each home contest and ensure they are compensated appropriately.
• Collaborate with the school health and student support personnel to ensure appropriate response to illness, injury, or concussion. 
• Maintain and extend MILTON’s good standing within the PVAC by attending PVAC directors meetings, scheduling games and practices, ensuring that league rules and expectations are followed, and volunteering at varsity PVAC conference game competitions.
• Serve as a role model for the School and League’s player, staff, and spectator sportsmanship guidelines and rules.
• Partner with the academic team and student support team to ensure that student-athletes act in accordance with the student-athlete guidelines and to address any concerns that may arise. 
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of School.

• Ideal candidate will have a degree in physical education, kinesiology, sports administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in physical education or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of relevant experience in an athletics-related role in an educational environment.
• Experience teaching and coaching different sports as well as different levels
• Willingness to be part of a collaborative environment and work closely with colleagues and parents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Prior experience with Blackbaud is a plus.
• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.