Current Openings: Director of Congregational Learning & Administrative Assistant
Director of Congregational Learning
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Summer 2026
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About Kerem Shalom
Kerem Shalom—Vineyard of Peace—is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming Jewish community where tradition and innovation are celebrated. We aspire to be a community where everything we do is intellectually honest, spiritually profound, and has the potential to change lives. We embrace all who wish to explore their connection to Jewish culture, spirituality, religious practice, and education. We welcome Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and non-Jewish family members. We welcome people of every gender and every sexual orientation; people of all abilities; children and adults; individuals and families at every stage.
Position Summary
Kerem Shalom, a vibrant, progressive synagogue in Concord, Massachusetts, with 250 member families, seeks an experienced, creative, inspiring, and compassionate educator to serve as our full-time Director of Congregational Learning (DCL). Working in close partnership with our Rabbi, the DCL will develop, implement, and refine a shared vision of learning that utilizes an engaging, meaningful, and holistic curriculum to inspire youth, family, and adult congregants. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead innovative educational programming rooted in our six Learning Pillars: Kehillah (Community), Simchah (Joy), K’vod Ha-B’riyot (Dignity of Every Person), Naaseh V’Nishmah (Learning by Doing), Al Pi Darko (Our Own Paths), and Avodah She-Ba-Lev (Spirituality).
Primary Responsibilities
The DCL will plan, oversee, and administer our Hebrew School Reimagined program and other religious, community, and educational programs for youth and their families. They will have primary responsibility for designing curriculum, hiring and supervising teachers, preparing budgets, and overseeing parent communication and engagement.
Key Program Areas
- Hebrew School Reimagined (HSR): Weekly after-school program for grades 1-6 featuring Jewish explorations, electives (culinary arts, visual arts, ASL, music, movement, drama, storytelling), and Hebrew instruction
- Family Education: Grade-specific programs integrating parents and children in shared Jewish learning experiences
- 7th Grade Cohort: Weekly evening sessions for b’nai mitzvah preparation including values-based mitzvah projects
- Early Childhood Programming: Monthly preschool/kindergarten holiday explorations and Tot Shabbat celebrations
- Teen Programs: Educational and service opportunities for post-b’nai mitzvah students, including madrichim/ot leadership roles
- Holiday Celebrations: Family-friendly community celebrations for major Jewish holidays
- Adult Education: Collaborative development of educational, cultural, spiritual, and social programming for adult learners
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, Education, or related field (or Rabbi-Educator)
- Demonstrated experience in Jewish educational programming and curriculum development
- Proven track record in classroom teaching and educator supervision/mentoring
- Experience working with interfaith families and diverse Jewish communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to connect across age groups
- Strong management and administrative abilities
- Child-centered educational philosophy recognizing individual learning styles andabilities
- Experience with students with special needs preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Medical insurance
- Generous paid time off
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to the DCL Search Committee at .
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kerem Shalom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Administrative Assistant
Overview
Kerem Shalom, a vibrant, progressive, 250-household synagogue in Concord, Massachusetts, seeks an energetic and organized individual to be a 30 hour/week Administrative Assistant (AA).
The AA will provide support for our school, community dinners and celebrations, general operations, and other activities. They will help ensure that Kerem Shalom is a warm and welcoming place for members, visitors, and guests. While the work primarily will be done during weekday business hours, the AA will be asked to be present on some evenings and Jewish holidays, as well as at times on Sunday morning. The AA will report to the Director of Education, and work collaboratively with the Synagogue Administrator as well as with the Rabbi, Cantorial Soloist, Director of Adult Programming, and, at times, our lay leadership. The position will be non-exempt for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Managing records for the school and the synagogue: Working under the supervision of the DE, the AA will be responsible for creating and maintaining up-to-date student records and class lists in the synagogue database (Salesforce) and email lists (Constant Contact) used to communicate with families. In addition, working collaboratively with the Synagogue Administrator, the AA will create and maintain records on synagogue members and have primary responsibility for generating letters thanking donors for contributions to Kerem Shalom.
- Managing logistics for the school and the synagogue: The AA will have primary responsibility for logistics, including ordering food and materials, setting up serving tables, and overseeing servers and helpers for a variety of events. These include community-wide holiday celebrations and special events, monthly community dinners, monthly pizza dinners for Hebrew School families, weekly pizza dinners for 7th grade students, and Holiday Preschool and Kindergarten, which are held monthly on Sunday mornings. In many cases, the AA also will track RSVPs for events and help encourage a robust turnout
- Assisting with communications: Working with the Director of Education, the AA will help prepare and distribute the weekly Hebrew School newsletter and teacher updates for parents and caregivers. They also will help prepare and disseminate information about annual school registration, family programs, special events, and youth and family Shabbat programs. In addition, the AA will help ensure that information about upcoming events and activities posted in the atrium and lobby is appealing and up to date.
- Providing Administrative Support: The AA will help ensure that the synagogue has adequate supplies and materials for classes, community events and other activities. In addition, they will work with the Temple Administrator around building coverage, maintenance appointments and the associated documentation requirements, as well as other administrative responsibilities.
- Serving as a welcoming presence: The AA is expected to be present when our Hebrew School is in session and at select Kerem Shalom events; occasionally these events occur on weekends or Jewish holidays. For our Hebrew School, the AA is expected to welcome and greet parents, caregivers, and children at the front door and be available to answer questions; monitor the phone, track student attendance; help set up name tags and other needed materials and call parents or caregivers if needed. For community-wide events, the AA will help welcome people and also follow up with guests interested in learning more about Kerem Shalom.
Skills Required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Software (Word and Excel) and familiarity with Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
- Proficiency with, or ability to learn, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Slack, WhatsApp, Project Management software such as Asana or Monday.com, Canva, and Online Document Software such as Docusign/PandaDoc
- Organizational skills: ability to prioritize, take initiative and work independently or as a member of a team as required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills,
- Adaptability: Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and demands.
- Respect for confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education/Experience
- Nonprofit, customer service experience preferred.
- High school Degree required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Synagogue or other Jewish organizational experience is a plus.
Work Schedule
- This position is primarily in person at Kerem Shalom.
- The position is expected to be 30 hours/week; the specific work schedule will be agreed to between Kerem Shalom and the AA.
- During the school year, the AA will be expected to work on Monday evenings when Hebrew School is in session, some Sunday mornings, and some Friday evenings.
- Occasional presence on the weekend or Jewish holidays may be required throughout the year.
Salary/Benefits
- $40,000/year, depending on experience
- PTO (holidays, personal days, vacation time)
- Pro-rated health insurance.
How to apply
About Kerem Shalom
Kerem Shalom–Vineyard of Peace—is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming community that is the center of Jewish life in Concord and surrounding communities.