Dean of Judaic Studies

Position: Dean of Judaic Studies 

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 

Benefits: AYA offers competitive benefits including a 403b plan with a contribution match, tuition remission and a generous housing allowance. 

Position Overview 

Seeking a dynamic educational leader to serve as Dean of Judaic Studies at Akiba Yavneh Academy, a Modern Orthodox day school in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will develop an innovative curriculum that integrates traditional Jewish learning with contemporary educational approaches. 

Key Responsibilities 

- Develop a rigorous K-12th grade Judaic studies curriculum that: 

- Integrates traditional text study with contemporary educational approaches - Provides a holistic, intellectually stimulating Jewish education 

- Aligns with Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionist values and principles - Demonstrates measurable student learning outcomes 

-Teach 2 or 3 classes as determined in consultation with school leadership

Lead faculty development by 

- Recruiting high-quality, mission aligned Judaic studies educators 

- Providing ongoing professional development 

- Conducting classroom observations and offering constructive feedback - Fostering a collaborative teaching environment 

Curriculum and Instructional Leadership 

- Design innovative, interactive lessons that engage students 

- Create assessment standards and benchmarks to track student progress - Implement data-driven improvements to curriculum and instruction 

- Facilitate cross-curricular integration between Judaic and general studies 

Qualifications 

- Master's degree in Jewish Education, or related field 

- 5+ years teaching Judaic studies in middle/high school 

- Strong curriculum development skills 

Required Skills 

- Innovative pedagogical approaches 

- Ability to engage students across learning styles 

- Excellent communication and leadership skills 

- Deep commitment to Modern Orthodox Jewish education 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with interdisciplinary curriculum development, project based learning and experiential education 

- Background in Israel education and Israel gap year program guidance 

-Proficiency in modern Hebrew 

About Akiba Yavneh Academy 

This is an exciting time to join the AYA leadership team as the school embarks on a transformative, multi-year plan to reinvent Modern Orthodox, religious Zionist education and provide a 5-star experience for all AYA students, families, and educators.Akiba Yavneh Academy is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed, early childhood through 12th grade college-preparatory school dedicated to providing an academically excellent and values-based General and Judaic education to Jewish students of all backgrounds to inspire a lifelong love of Torah, higher learning, and the State of Israel. 

To Apply 

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and an educational philosophy statement, to rvenable@akibayavneh.org Applications will be reviewed and considered through until the position is filled. 

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