DE TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL  |  GLOBAL JEWISH EDUCATION

Global Jewish Education Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Global Jewish Education

Department: Global Jewish Education

Position Type: Exempt

Broad Function

The Global Jewish Education Coordinator plays a central role in coordinating, organizing, and facilitating programs and activities within de Toledo High School’s Global Jewish Education (GJE) Department. This position encompasses international exchange programs, student travel, hosting delegations in Los Angeles, program logistics, administrative processes, and support for the Director in planning and implementing educational initiatives.

The Coordinator works closely with students, parents, faculty, international partners, and school leadership to ensure successful programs. The role requires organization, initiative, sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple projects under the direction of the Director.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Management and Travel Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate GJE programs in Los Angeles and abroad; guide student groups as an experiential educator, chaperone, and positive role model.
• Support the Director in hosting international student and faculty delegations in Los Angeles.
• Coordinate transportation, accommodations, venues, educational visits, meals, and group activities.
• Prepare and distribute program itineraries to students, parents, faculty, and international partners.
• Coordinate applications, interviews, enrollment, documentation, and student participation records; obtain required approvals from the Director, Principal, and CFO.
• Work closely with the Department Assistant to complete administrative tasks and maintain the school’s GJE calendar.

Administrative Support and Reporting

• Maintain accurate digital and hard-copy records of applications, student information, program documentation, and correspondence.
• Prepare program communications, acceptance and decision letters, and informational materials.
• Track enrollment, payments, expenditures, and program information; assist with budgets, purchase requests, and financial documentation.
• Coordinate informational sessions and Zoom meetings with families, faculty, and global partners; prepare reports and materials as requested.

Educational Programming and Departmental Collaboration

• Support year-round programs in Israel, Europe, South America, Africa, and other international destinations.
• Help develop and strengthen reciprocal partnerships with Jewish schools and communities worldwide.
• Support programs promoting Jewish identity, global Jewish peoplehood, experiential learning, and meaningful student connections.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate global experiences into school curriculum and programming.
• Participate in student and parent interviews; assist with orientations, educational activities, reflection, and follow-up programming.
• Contribute ideas to improve existing programs and develop new initiatives.

Technology and Data Management

• Maintain GJE information in Blackbaud and other school databases, including student records, schedules, and spreadsheets.
• Run database queries, prepare reports, and use Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other digital tools.
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and confidentiality of student and program information.

Additional Departmental Responsibilities

• Attend departmental and school meetings and prepare agendas and supporting materials.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, faculty, administrators, and international partners.
• Assist with events, presentations, and community engagement activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility for occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and international travel responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to de Toledo High School’s mission, Jewish education, global engagement, and experiential learning.
• Confidence supervising and leading teenagers from diverse backgrounds during local and international experiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including Israel, Europe, South America, Africa, Mexico, and other destinations.
• Familiarity with independent schools, Jewish education, and/or the Jewish community is highly desirable.
• Excellent organization, project management, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; initiative, independent problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn Blackbaud, School Dude, and other systems.
• Collegiality, teamwork, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, discretion, integrity, diplomacy, and patience.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic school environment with changing priorities.

Compensation

Salary: $70,000. Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage, 50% coverage for one dependent, vision insurance, a generous annual 403(b) employer match, all federal holidays, and up to 12 paid Jewish holidays annually.

Qualified candidates, regardless of faith, are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

About de Toledo High School

Founded in 2002, de Toledo High School (formerly New Community Jewish High School) is an independent Jewish community high school in West Hills, California. It is a vibrant, academically rigorous community where intellectual imagination and ethical action are inseparable. We seek to shape respectful, knowledgeable, collaborative leaders who act with integrity. At dTHS, every student may strive to be both an A+ student and an A+ human being.

Our mission is to raise a new generation of Jewish leaders for whom Jewish values and tradition shape and guide their vision, and for whom knowledge creates possibilities for moral action, good character, and shalom. For more information, visit www.dths.org.