K-12 Education Specialist

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Nulltown, IN, USA
USD 27,500-34k / year
Posted on Oct 28, 2025
We are seeking a K-12 Education Specialist to improve safety, well-being, and inclusion of Jewish students and faculty in non-Jewish K-12 schools across Washington State. This role addresses antisemitism, strengthens Jewish identity, and creates opportunities for visibility and inclusion, focusing on districts with the highest concentration of Jewish students. This is a temporary, two-year contract position, with the possibility of extension based on evaluation at 12–18 months.Key responsibilities include: leading JCRC efforts to address antisemitism and support Jewish inclusion in K-12 schools; convening the JCRC K-12 coalition; serving as a connector to match schools with Jewish organizations for resources, training, and education; engaging school and district leadership; delivering programming and training; and advancing indicators such as partnerships, listening sessions, faculty training, policy updates, curriculum review, student/parent groups, inclusive calendaring, PJ Library integration, and Holocaust/genocide education.Qualifications: Preferred—Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; experience working in K-12 schools in WA; strong understanding of Jewish identity and antisemitism. Required—3+ years in schools/advocacy/nonprofits; experience with volunteers and facilitation; strong communication and public speaking; relationship-building; independent work; sound judgment; ability to manage multiple priorities.Compensation & benefits: Salary range $27,500–$34,000 annually (0.5 FTE, 20 hours/week), PTO and holidays, medical/dental/vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k)/403(b); supplemental leave program.How to apply: Send a PDF resume, cover letter, and a persuasive writing sample (≤750 words) to jcrc@jewishinseattle.org.