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The IT Summer Support Intern provides hands-on assistance to the technology department with the preparation, organization, maintenance, and tracking of devices. This role focuses on device preparation and maintenance, basic hardware preparation, data entry, and classroom equipment support to ensure device deployment and ongoing operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Device Preparation & Maintenance 

• Clean, organize, and label Chromebooks for student use. 
• Clean projector filters following established maintenance procedures. 
• Assist in powering on and prepping Windows laptops so that Windows Autopilot processes can run successfully. 
• Inspect devices for basic physical condition issues and report any concerns to senior IT staff. 
• Support the installation and replacement of projectors 

Device Inventory & Tracking 

• Apply asset tags to Chromebooks, Windows laptops, projectors, and other devices as needed. 
• Record device information (serial numbers, asset tags, locations, user assignments, etc.) into the school’s inventory system. 
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation to support ongoing device tracking and audits. 

General Support 

• Help keep IT work areas tidy, organized, and safe. 
• Assist IT staff with additional technology-related tasks as assigned. 

• Basic understanding of Chromebooks, Windows laptops, and classroom A/V equipment. 
• Ability to follow detailed, multi-step procedures accurately. 
• Strong attention to detail, especially when labeling and recording device information. 
• Comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs and safely operating hand tools 
• Organized, reliable, and able to work independently or under direction. 

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day Schools seeks innovative, energetic, and dedicated candidates to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 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 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 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 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 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 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