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We are always on the lookout for passionate, talented, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. Whether you're just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, we offer a variety of opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests.

Current Openings

Director of Development
The Schechter School of Long Island is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts.  The Director of Development will work in close collaboration with the new Head of School and a committed board of trustees focused on the school’s strong future.  With deeply engaged leadership, an extensive alumni network, and a wealth of untapped donor potential, Schechter is primed for growth and ready for a visionary leader to make their mark.

This is a leadership position designed for a professional who is comfortable both crafting a multi-year strategy and engaging directly with donors in the field.  The Director of Development will manage and grow our annual giving from $700,000 to $1,000,000+.  The Director of Development will serve as a visible leader in our community, personally managing a portfolio of donors while empowering the Head of School and Board of Trustees to secure the school’s most significant gifts.
Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Solicitation & Portfolio Management

• Active Front-Line Fundraising: Manage the full cultivation cycle (identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship) for a portfolio of mid-to-major gift prospects.
• Targeted Closures: Act as the primary solicitor for gifts in the $5,000–$25,000 range, maintaining a consistent and professional "ask" pipeline to meet annual targets.
• Community Engagement: Build authentic relationships within the SSLI parent and alumni base to re-engage lapsed supporters and identify donors with untapped potential.
• Field Work: Dedicate a significant portion of time to out-of-office donor visits, lunch meetings, and community networking.
   

2. Strategic Leadership Support 

• Executive Briefing: Partner with the Head of School, Board President, and Development Committee to manage the top prospects, providing comprehensive donor profiles, giving histories, and specific talking points.
• Meeting Architecture: Ensure school leadership is well prepared by designing meeting strategies, identifying specific "asks," and managing post-meeting follow-up plans.
• Board Empowerment: Lead the Development Committee by providing the training, materials, and data-driven insights they need to be successful ambassadors and fundraisers.

3. Annual Fund & Capital Campaign Readiness

• Campaign Strategy: Design and execute multi-channel annual appeals (direct mail, digital, and social media) to meet and exceed the $1M milestone.
• Groundwork for Capital Launch: Assist in drafting the preliminary case for support, feasibility assessments, and identifying potential campaign leadership in preparation for the school's next major capital phase.
• Stewardship Systems: Implement a high-touch stewardship calendar to move donors from transactional giving to deep, mission-driven partnership through regular impact reporting.

4. Development Operations

• Data Liaison: Serve as the internal lead for the school's external CRM management firm, ensuring accurate gift processing, reporting, and rigorous pipeline tracking.
• Operational Excellence: Manage the master development calendar to ensure all deadlines for appeals, reports, and stewardship touchpoints are met with precision.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven Experience: 5 years of fundraising experience, with a track record of personally closing four- and five-figure gifts.
• Communication Mastery: A gifted storyteller with the ability to articulate the unique value of a Jewish day school education to diverse audiences.
• Self-Directed Work Style: Strong time management skills, balancing high-level strategic planning with hands-on administrative execution.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to analyze donor data to prioritize efforts and maximize ROI on cultivation activities.
• Community Alignment: A deep commitment to the values, educational mission, and community of the Schechter School of Long Island.
   

Compensation: Salary: $150,000

To Apply: 
Send cover letter and resume to Benjamin Mann, Head of School (benjaminmann@schechterli.org)

Upper School Math Teacher:
Please send your resume to PGarcia@schechterli.org
The Schechter School of Long Island is seeking a full-time Secondary Mathematics teacher to begin immediately at our campus in Williston Park. A qualified candidate should be prepared to teach courses in middle and high school math and be familiar with the New York State Next-Generation learning standards for each course where such standards are available.
Requirements:

• Degree in Mathematics or a related field
• Classroom teaching experience or a degree from an accredited teacher-preparation program

As we are a private school, state certification is preferred, but not required. Learn more about Schechter: www.SchechterLI.org

Upper School Jewish Studies – 2 Positions!
Please send your resume to EDubow@schechterli.org
We are seeking a full-time Upper School Jewish Studies Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year and a maternity leave replacement for Fall 2026.

Upper School Jewish Studies Teacher Candidates will be team-oriented and should: 

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; a teaching credential from an accredited institution (North America or Israel) is preferred.
• Demonstrate good classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and commitment to keeping parents informed and engaged.
• Be experienced in teaching Tefillah, Tanakh and Rabbinics, and be able to use original texts for classroom instruction.
• As a Jewish Studies Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire students to engage deeply with Judaic texts, traditions, and values while fostering critical thinking and a love for learning. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about creating an engaging and meaningful learning environment and in shaping the spiritual and intellectual development of their students.  
  Duties and responsibilities:
• Teach five classes that each meet every other day, for a total of 15 blocks in a 6-day cycle; Create and implement lessons and assessments consistent with course content and objectives. Provide thoughtful and timely feedback on student work and update the online gradebook (FACTS) and Google Classroom regularly.
• Establish a connection with students, providing mentorship and guidance in their spiritual and academic journeys.
• Collaborate with other Jewish Studies teachers to enhance the overall curriculum and student experience.
• Attend scheduled department, faculty, and professional development meetings and participate in school events during and after school hours 
  Supervise daily Shacharit service.
• Job Types: Full-time, Contract
• Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Lower School Jewish Studies Teachers
Candidates will be team-oriented and should:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; a teaching credential from an accredited institution (North America or Israel) is preferred.
• Be experienced in teaching Tefillah, Chaggim, Chumash/Parashat HaShavua, Hebrew.
• Have fluency in Hebrew and familiarity with iTalAm curriculum.
• Demonstrate good classroom management skills.
• Be committed to meaningful collaboration with colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and commitment to keeping parents informed and engaged.
• Be interested in professional growth and commitment to continuous learning.
  Duties and responsibilities:
• As a Jewish Studies Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire students to engage deeply with Judaic texts, traditions, and values while fostering critical thinking and a love for learning. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about creating an engaging and meaningful learning environment and in shaping the spiritual and intellectual development of their students.  
• Teach grade-level Jewish content centered around Tefillah, Chaggim, Chumash/Parashat HaShavua, Hebrew Language
• Attend scheduled department, faculty, and professional development meetings and participate in school events during and after school hours
• Job Types: Full-time, Contract
• Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required

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