Come join a committed, caring, talented community in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS) in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the 12-month part-time (.5) position of Program Administrator. This 12-month position has a start date as soon as possible. The position is initially for one year, although we anticipate needing this position for up to three years. The ideal candidate will have experience in school administration and teaching language arts. The Program Administrator reports directly to the Lower School Principal.

Come be a part of a committed, caring, and talented team dedicated to delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. At the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School (CESJDS) in Rockville, MD, we work together to nurture confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Program Administrator in our Lower School. This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month position, with a start date as soon as possible. While initially a one-year role, we anticipate the need to extend it for up to three years. The ideal candidate will bring experience in school administration and language arts instruction, and will be eager to contribute to a dynamic and mission-driven learning community. This position reports directly to the Lower School Principal.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with faculty on a wide range of language arts and cross curricular programs.
• Partner with Grade Level Leaders to coordinate General Studies field trips.
• Lead coordination of major programs planning, including Grade Level Research Expos, Literacy Night Planning, Book Fair in partnership with Parent Association, and Read Across America in partnership with our Head Librarian.
• Coordinate, plan and implement Artists in Residence Grants and Program (MSAC).
• Organize Literacy Data Collection and Analysis using Literably, writing samples, IMSE, Heggerty, and Language Arts MAP’s.
• Coordinate Whole School Morning Meetings with B’yachad (Diversity) coordinator.
• Duties as assigned such as carpool, recess or lunch duties.
• Coordinate School Supply orders.
• Maintain Language Arts Book Rooms.
• Other duties as assigned by the Acting Lower School Principal.

• Bachelor’s degree with Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills
• Skilled in use of technology - particularly adept in google suite and educational platforms a plus
• Ability to work with a diverse range of students and families
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment

To learn more about the School and to apply, visit: https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds

Work Environment

In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.