Sign In Forgot Password
Home > About Us > Employment Opportunities

Employment

Join Our Team

Positions:

Who we are:

Congregation Beth Emeth, House of Truth, is an inclusive, inter-generational, egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Herndon, VA, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We consider ourselves "just the right size" – large enough to meet the spiritual, educational, and social needs of our members while preserving the warmth of a close-knit community. A member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), Congregation Beth Emeth (CBE) offers a variety of opportunities for people to find meaning in and connection to Judaism.

We have recently marked 43 years as a congregation. What started with just 15 families coming together in a local community center to worship and learn together has grown into the CBE of today with our own beautiful sanctuary and education building, energetic religious, chai, and pre- schools, engaging adult educational programs, and award-winning auxiliary groups including Men's Club, Sisterhood, Hazak, and USY. All enhanced by a dedicated Board of Directors and a cadre of volunteers who lead religious services, spread tikun olam to the community, provide entertaining events, and so much more.

Interim Executive Director

CBE is searching for a full-time Interim Executive Director to manage its day-to-day operations while a search is conducted for a permanent Executive Director. The focus of this interim position will be to manage operations, confirm documentation of processes and policies, provide oversight for staff activities, and make recommendations for changes in synagogue operations.

The Executive Director should demonstrate an ability to make decisions quickly and appropriately on a wide variety of issues and tasks related to the congregational community and the functioning of the synagogue.

The Executive Director must possess excellent organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills. The Executive Director should have a diplomatic and gracious disposition in working with congregants, colleagues, professional staff, lay leadership, and the general public.

(see full job posting and application instructions)

Religious School Director

GENERAL DUTIES AND STRUCTURE
The primary mission of the Beth Emeth Religious School (RS) is to support the development of Jewish identity, Jewish values and connection to the Jewish community through traditional learning with experiential opportunities with the development of a curriculum, in collaboration with the School Committee, that balances historical perspectives and modern day reflections to deliver well-rounded, accessible and stimulating education for all learners in a flexible environment. Our school program is built on connection: with classmates, the CBE community, and to Judaism and Jewish identity. 

The Director provides vision, leadership, and direction to the Congregation’s K to 10 formal education programs. Responsibilities include creation of a positive school climate; significantly updating current curriculum and course of study as we embark on a new model for our religious school, in consultation with, where applicable, the Rabbi and the School Committee; and the administration and supervision of the school.

Operationally, the Director reports to the Executive Director. The Rabbi provides advice and guidance in the educational activities of the Congregation. The Vice President for Education is the lay leader who provides oversight for the policies, procedures and budgetary issues of the school. The Director works closely with the Preschool Director and Youth Director to ensure consistent programming and continuity for the students and their families, and to provide a smooth transition among the grades and activities. This is a full-time position.

(See the full  full job description and application instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!)

Food Service Coordinator

Congregation Beth Emeth is a synagogue of approximately 300 families located in Herndon, Virginia. Members of the community gather every week on Shabbat (Friday evenings and Saturday mornings). We also gather for communal meals during holidays and special events. 

The Food Service Coordinator, working 15-20 hours a week, is an important part of our Congregational team.  The person who will excel in this position is well organized and able to plan creative and diverse menus within a budget for weekly Saturday lunches, holidays, and special occasions. The coordinator is responsible for purchasing the ingredients or prepared foods needed for the week, to bake or cook for some special events, and to keep an accurate account of expenses. 

Most of our synagogue programming involving food takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday—and so the ideal candidate will be able to work these days as their typical work schedule. However, we will consider some modifications to this schedule to ensure that a candidate who has all the necessary qualifications can be considered. 

(See the full job description. We look forward to hearing from you!)

Early Childhood Educator

Beth Emeth Early Childhood Center (BEECC) in Herndon, Virginia is seeking dynamic, nurturing, and creative early childhood educators to join our team for the 2023-2024 school year. Housed within Congregation Beth Emeth in northern Virginia, our Reggio-inspired preschool has expansive grounds to support our emergent, play-based curriculum for children between the ages of two and five. We welcome children and families of all faiths and backgrounds into our community where both the adults and children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and celebrate.

Our ideal candidates have experience working with young children, preferably in a classroom setting; an understanding of the principles of childhood development and early childhood education; knowledge and understanding of Jewish customs, traditions, and holidays; and appreciate being a part of an innovative community, including sharing and learning with and from other professionals. Our educators should have a degree (associate, bachelor, or master), preferably in early childhood education or a related field.

BEECC has both full-day and part-day program options between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday (we close at 5 PM on Fridays for Shabbat). Participation in training, staff meetings, and school events at other times is also required.

Benefits include (but are not limited to) paid holidays, paid time off, and health insurance.

Salary range: $32,000-$37,000 (full time), commensurate with experience and education.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to beeccinfo@bethemeth.org

Religious School Teachers

Part-Time for the 2023-2024 School Year

Congregation Beth Emeth, a dynamic Conservative synagogue in Herndon, VA is seeking creative, knowledgeable staff for our dynamic religious school program. Our school serves children in grades K-7 as well as our Chai School for grades 8-10. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about Judaism and enjoy being in the classroom. We have multiple positions available on Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, and our older students also meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-6:30 PM.

We are also seeking a Hebrew language teacher to work one-on-one with children who need additional support.

We offer competitive salaries, as well as a warm and collaborative work environment.

(See the full job description. We look forward to hearing from you!)

Tue, June 6 2023 17 Sivan 5783