Careers

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for envisioning, planning, and managing outreach efforts intended to advance Milton’s mission, amplify the educational and communal impact of the school, share the Milton story, and secure short and long-term philanthropic support to aid the school’s continued growth.  Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing vision and leadership for all fundraising and community engagement efforts, including but not limited to The Milton Fund, capital campaigns, endowment and legacy giving, and major events.
• Engaging families, alumni, and community members in the community-oriented mission of the school.
• Leading Milton’s dynamic, four-person development team.
• Developing a high-performance team culture focused on leadership and accountability at all levels, continuous learning, collaboration, measurement, and goal achievement.
• Serving as partner and advisor to the Head of School on long-range strategic priorities related to organizational advancement.
• Being an active member of the school’s professional Leadership Team.
• Working with the Board of Trustees to craft and implement the upcoming strategic plan.
• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and major gift prospects.
• Serving as lead support to the Board of Trustees on matters related to development, governance, and succession.
• Maintaining connection to broader educational, Jewish, and development professional communities to ensure awareness of trends, best practices, and major players.
• Analyzing giving trends and using data to recommend new approaches to outreach.
• Overseeing development of printed and online materials related to stature-raising and overall advancement, including annual report, speeches, newsletters, parent letters, and articles.
• Creating a supportive, goal-oriented and productive work culture based on the organizational values of Milton.
• Effectively coaching team members and providing supportive and developmental feedback to enhance performance. Ensuring that team members develop the technical, leadership and professional skills to be successful.

The successful applicant should be: *

• Experienced as a fundraising and organizational development specialist, 10+ years
• An excellent manager of teams, systems, and processes
• Experienced in a non-profit organization or a similar environment
• Motivated and have the ability to solve complex problems
• Well-versed in the Washington, DC Jewish communal landscape and national Jewish and educational grant-making landscape
• Passionate about philanthropy and giving community members the opportunity to invest in Milton’s strategic priorities
• Committed to being a team player
• Thorough and with a keen eye for detail
• Self motivated and detail-oriented
• Fun-loving and committed to the growth of children in a Jewish environment

*We recognize that no candidate will meet every qualification – Milton encourages you to apply and share with us why your skills, experience, and expertise can help move our team and mission forward. 

Compensation:

• Salary: $130 – $160k, commensurate with experience
• Tuition reduction, if applicable
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement matching, generous vacation and sick leave

Milton is currently seeking a creative and innovative full-time Pre K 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 leaning 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 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.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to miri.ploff@miltongottesman.org.

The Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital seeks Substitute Teachers for General Studies, Hebrew, and Judaic Studies.

All interested and qualified applicants please send your resume to miri.ploff@miltongottesman.org indicating in the subject line which job you wish to apply.

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for bus aides in the mornings and afternoons on several of the school bus routes. The approximate times needed are:

• Mornings:
  • M-F: 6:30-8:30am
• Afternoons:
  • M, W, Th: 3:15-5:15pm
  • T: 4:15-6:30pm
  • F: 2:00-4:00pm or 3:15 to 5:15

The bus leaves and returns to the school at 6045 16th Street, NW.

You must be able to pass a background check and show proof of vaccination. If you are interested, please contact miri.ploff@miltongottesman.org

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School is looking for a Mini-Bus Driver (no commercial license required).

The bus driver will drive a route of no more than 15 children either both in the AM & PM or just PM. The approximate times needed are:

• Mornings:
  • M-F: 6:30-8:30am
• Afternoons:
  • M, W, Th: 3:15-5:15pm
  • T: 4:15-6:30pm
  • F: 2:00-4:00pm or 3:15 to 5:15

The bus leaves and returns to the school at 6045 16th Street, NW.

You must be able to pass a background check and show proof of vaccination. If you are interested, please contact miri.ploff@miltongottesman.org